The Investor Accelerator
Join VU's 11 week investor accelerator and immerse yourself as a VC investor to build your skillset in deal sourcing, due dilligence, and investment evaluation. Make 2-5 investments. Share in the financial upside on the investments made.
Upcoming Sessions
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“Venture University gave me the opportunity, the skills, and the knowledge to get noticed by top-tier VC firms. The partners at VU have a sincere desire to help you achieve your career goals, and were incredibly supportive during my journey in landing two venture capital job offers, and one at a top accelerator.” - Alina Tioupikova, Cohort 2
After VU: Director at Techstars
United States Programs
Asia Programs
Upcoming Cohorts
• Fall 2020: Sep 21st - Dec 11th
• Winter 2021: Jan 11th - Mar 26th
• Spring 2021: Mar 29th - Jun 11th
• Summer 2020: Jul 27th - Oct 9th
• Fall 2020: Oct 12th - Dec 25th
• Winter 2021: Feb 22nd - May 7th
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jenna Fernandes, Head Of U.S. Admissions
E: Jenna@Venture.University
Schedule A Call
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hannah Wang, Head Of Asia Admissions
E: Hannah@VUFund.VC
Schedule A Call
Disclaimer: *Foreign nationals participating in Venture University's program in the United States are not able to receive the profit sharing agreement as part of the Investor Accelerator unless they have a J1 Visa or other type of Visa allowing them to work in the United States. Individuals participating in Venture University's Investor Accelerator program outside of the United States are able to receive the profit sharing agreement. Individuals that participate in and complete the Investor Accelerator receive a profit sharing agreement that is tied to the future performance of the investments made during the program. Individuals that participate in Venture University's programs do not receive an equity stake in Venture University's investment funds or an equity stake in any of Venture University's portfolio companies. If an individual that participates in the Investor Accelerator is an accredited investor, then at Venture University's sole discretion, the individual may be allowed to, but is not required to, nor have any obligation to, invest in Venture University's investment fund or a portfolio company through Venture University's investment fund. There is no guarantee of any return of capital or profits from the investments made, as the risks of investing are high, the future outcomes from the investments are unknown, and could result in a 100% loss of invested capital in the portfolio companies, or result in a small or significant amount of profits for individuals in the Investor Accelerator which will be recognized as income and be taxable.
About Venture University
After VU: Multi-Billion Dollar
Family Office Doing Venture Capital
“I had planned to spend the next 2-3 years being overworked at an investment bank for a small shot at becoming a VC. VU provided me with an opportunity to leapfrog that pain and fast-track my career.” - Vitor Lima, Cohort 2
After VU: Current Cohort Members
“The VU experience was excellent! Simply stated, it was a very successful in taking me from the start to end of a real life venture investment lifecycle. What is learned over months was learned over weeks with a fully immersive experience into every phase of the lifecycle. The trick is to understand it requires 100% dedication for you to get the most out of your time and investment.” - Suzanne EL-Moursi, Cohort 8
After VU: Goldman Sachs
“I am extremely grateful for being part of the VU family and getting direct VC experience, which is something completely unheard of, especially for someone at my age (still in college) and others who recently graduated from undergrad or an MBA. The Investor Accelerator is not an "internship", it is so much more than that, because VU allows you to operate at a more senior level, gaining real experience sourcing your own deals, doing your own due diligence, and deciding which deals you want to bring to the Investment Committee. VU's team also dedicates so much more to your personal growth than what I would get from an internship.” - Faizan Ahmed, Cohort 7
The VU Experience
Where People Go After VU?
Not ready to switch careers? Learn about the Online Executive Education Program.
Who Do We Co-Invest With?
The Investor Accelerator includes:
• The VC/PE Investment Apprenticeship
• A Profit Sharing Agreement
• Career Development & Networking
• The VC/PE Masterclass
• Advanced VC/PE Modules
200+
Alumni
36
Portfolio Companies
100+
Fireside Chats
9
Cohorts
Sign-Up For The Free Webinar Course:
"What is it like to be a VC?"
Friday September 4th, 12:00 to 1:00pm PST (45 Min Course + 15 Min Q&A)
Venture University is the world's leading investor accelerator for venture capital, private equity, and angel investing. VU is designed for individuals looking to break into the VC/PE industry, launch their own funds, or advance their careers. Work alongside and learn from top performing investors with over 35+ yrs of VC experience who have invested $1.8B+ in 250+ companies including Beyond Meat, Facebook, Uber, Twitter, Venmo, Oculus, and more.
