Join The World's #1
Investor Accelerator
For Venture Capital, Private Equity,
& Angel Investing
Learn. Invest.
Become Smart Capital™
North America, LatAm, Europe, & Africa
- Q1 2027Jan 11 – Mar 26
- Q2 2027Mar 29 – Jun 11
- Q3 2027Jun 14 – Aug 27
Asia, Middle East, & Oceania
- Q1 2027Jan 18 – Apr 2
- Q2 2027Apr 5 – Jun 18
- Q3 2027Jun 21 – Sep 3
VU STATS
Year Founded - Created the Investor Accelerator Category
Cohorts Graduated
Global Alumni
Portfolio Companies
Unicorns
Global HQ Offices / Hub Locations
VU's Unicorn Portfolio: Cohort-Selected Investments
Investor Education + VC Investment Apprenticeship
Build Knowledge
40 Hr VC/PE Masterclass, 16+ Advanced VC/PE Modules, & Weekly Fireside Chats
Build Skills
Deal Sourcing, Due Diligence, & Investment Evaluation
Build Experience
Join the investment team of a top performing global VC fund and focus on your vertical interests / expertise
Build A Track Record
Make up to 7 - 28 investments over 1 - 4 cohort (~3 - 12 months)
Build A Profit
Receive a profit share agreement for your cohort's selected investments
Build A Network
Join VU's network of 1,000+ global alumni and access a network of investors, founders, and industry experts
Build Your Purpose
Discover your future career in innovation, across industries, and create a positive impact on humanity
Graduate
Present investments at REVERSE DEMO DAY, attend a Graduation Trip, and earn three certificates
WHO YOU LEARN FROM MATTERS
Learn From & Work Alongside VU's Top Performing General Partners
Invested
Years of VC Experience
Investments
Unicorns
Multi-Billion-Dollar Exits
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Learn + Build A Track Record + Share In The Profits — With The Option To Co-Invest
Venture University's 11-week Venture Capital Investor Accelerator combines a world-class Investor Education Program with a hands-on VC Investment Apprenticeship:
INVESTOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
VU's Investor Education Program combines three core learning experiences, which are done in a live scheduled format, with access to recordings of the live program and additional content via an on-demand video course platform.
VC INVESTMENT APPRENTICESHIP
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
VU's Venture Capital Investor Accelerator
5 Global HQ Offices & 60+ Hub Locations
Join Venture University in-person from one of our global HQ office locations or virtually from anywhere in the world:
San Francisco
United States
Austin
United States
Munich
Germany
São Paulo
Brazil
Hong Kong
China
How Expensive Is A Bad VC Investment?
An average Angel / Family Office VC investment is USD $20K - $100K+ per portfolio company. An average VC fund investment is USD $100K - $10M+ per portfolio company. Learning by losing capital is expensive (especially when making multiple investments) and slow - it can take 5–10+ years to learn if you made a good investment decision.
Become Smart Capital & Faster With Venture University
VU’s tuition is equivalent to a single angel investment, but provides significantly greater value and enables a much faster feedback loop to becoming a great investor. The knowledge, experience, and network you gain is priceless and will shape a lifetime of investment decisions.
The Greater Value Of Venture University
| 01Combine Investor Education With Investment Experience | Gain high-quality investor education with hands-on investment experience within a global top-decile performing VC fund. Each cohort experience is 11-weeks. You can choose to do Venture University for 1 - 4 cohorts over ~3 - 12 months to immerse yourself in learning venture capital by doing venture capital at an advanced level. Individuals can join part-time (~20 hrs per week) or full-time (~40+ hours per week) from one of VU's global offices or virtually from anywhere. Note: ~40%+ of cohort members join VU for 2+ cohorts. |
|---|---|
| 02Build A Track Record | Help select up to 7 investments per cohort as part of the VU Venture Partners investment team (VU's global VC fund). For individuals joining for 2-4 cohorts, you can build an even larger track record and help select up to 14 to 28 investments. Join one of 9 vertical focused investment teams, present your top deals at a weekly Partners Meeting, and present, participate, and vote on the Investment Committee. |
| 03Profit Share Agreement | Receive a share of the profits from your cohort's selected portfolio, which has the potential to be worth some, all, or more than VU's tuition. |
| 04The VU Community | Join a tight-knit community of 1,000+ VU alumni, which provides access to deal flow, due diligence capabilities, LPs, career opportunities, and life-time friendships. |
| 05Mentorship | Receive mentorship during and after the program from VU's General Partners and investment team on developing your fund, evaluating deals, co-investing together, and career development. |
Take your career in venture capital seriously and invest in yourself to outperform.
Program Duration Options & Tuition
| # of Cohorts | Investment Experience | Build Track Record: # Investments Covered By Tuition + Profit Share/ROI In Cohort Deals | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cohort | 3 Months | Up to 7 Investments | USD $20K / €18.5K |
| 2 Cohorts | 6 Months | Up to 14 Investments | USD $35K / €31K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $17.5K / €15.5K |
| 3 Cohorts | 9 Months | Up to 21 Investments | USD $45K / €40K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $15K / €13.3K |
| 4 Cohorts | 12 Months | Up to 28 Investments | USD $55K / €50K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $13.75K / €12.5K |
| 1 Year (Paid Upfront) | 12 Months | Up to 28 Investments | USD $45K / €40K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $11.25K / €10K |
What's Your Background?
THE VENTURE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
Join a global community of current and future investors, founders, industry experts, and innovation leaders.
Who Joins VU
A Diverse Community
Age
Early 20s through 70s
Gender
~60% men and ~40% women
Geography
Globally across VU's 5 headquarter offices and 60+ hub locations
Experience
From undergraduate and graduate students to individuals with 5-20 years of industry domain expertise, as well as aspiring investors to existing angel investors, family offices, and fund managers
Vertical Teams
Reviews & Testimonials
Reviews
“Excellent program! You gain high quality VC/PE investment work experience, with a very hands-on "learn by doing" approach with the apprenticeship program.”
— David L.
“An incredible gateway into venture capital. The mentorship, curriculum, and real-world investment practice are unmatched. Highly recommend to anyone serious about breaking into VC.”
— Sara G.