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Venture University is currently accepting applications for the Investor Accelerator and Executive Education programs during the following sessions:

U.S. & Europe Cohort Dates

U.S. & Europe Cohort Dates:

• Winter 2023: Jan 9 - Mar 24

• Spring 2023: Mar 27 - Jun 9

• Summer 2023: Jun 12 - Aug 25

• Fall 2023: Oct 2 - Dec 15

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jenna Fernandes, Head Of U.S. Admissions

E: Jenna@vufund.vc or Schedule A Call

Asia-Pacific Cohort Dates

Asia-Pacific Cohort Dates:

• Winter 2023: Jan 30 - Apr 14

• Spring 2023: Apr 17 - Jun 30

• Summer 2023: Jul 10 - Sep 22

• Fall 2023: Oct 9 - Dec 22

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hannah Wang, Head Of Asia-Pacific Admissions

E: Hannah@vufund.vc or Schedule A Call

Candidate Criteria

Individuals that participate in Venture University's programs include:
Experienced professionals, with backgrounds such as investment banking, consulting, and corporate development
Industry experts
Angel investors & family offices
Emerging fund managers
Founders & entrepreneurs
Current and recent undergraduates and graduate students
A preference for those that have evidence of extraordinary abilities and a track record of exceptional achievement

Venture University seeks candidates who have:
A strong level of intellectual curiosity
A passion for innovation
Are contrarian and dynamic thinkers
Have a desire to invest in and work with disruptive companies that are going after the largest market opportunities that exist and building a better future for humanity
Gone against the odds with spectacular success and/or failure and have learned great lessons
Have developed an unfair and sustainable competitive advantage
Created something from nothing through a creative act or business model
Executed something to a large scale with limited resources in a short period of time
Uncovered and leveraged secrets within markets
Built solutions to hard problems

Reasons Candidates Attend Venture University:

• Individuals looking to join a VC/PE fund as a Analyst, Associate, Principal, or Partner

• Emerging fund managers looking to launch their own VC/PE fund

• Individuals looking to join or launch a startup studio, startup accelerator, corporate venture fund, or institutional investment fund

• Angel investors and family offices looking to professionalize their direct investing strategy in private companies and/or investing as an LP in VC/PE funds

• Experienced professionals, who are industry experts in their field, looking to advance their career in the world of corporate business development and innovation, wealth management, investment banking, and consulting

Admissions Process

1. Complete The Application:
Candidates interested in applying to Venture University's Investor Accelerator or one or more of the Executive Education Programs must complete our application: Apply To VU.

Applicants can apply to join the Investor Accelerator for 3-12 months and may start during the Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall session. If a candidate is accepted into one of Venture University's programs they will receive an official acceptance letter offering enrollment into the program and candidates can then enroll in the program by paying a deposit to reserve their spot.

2. Application Review: Venture University's Admissions team reviews the applications and grades the applications based on a number of criteria including prior work experience, industry expertise, academic achievement, potential to have a successful VC/PE career, and proven ability to be extraordinary and exceptional.

3. Interviews:
Once a candidate's application is reviewed, Venture University's Admissions committee will select candidates to have 1-2 interviews to learn more about them and to answer any questions they have about VU's programs.

4. Acceptance & Enrollment:
Venture University has a rolling admission's process, so it is recommended that you apply as early as possible. VU selects ~30-40 individuals per cohort each quarter.

"Price Is What You Pay. Value Is What You Get."

Warren Buffett

Program Options & Costs

Apply To Venture University's Investor Accelerator
Or One Or More Of The Executive Education Programs

Join VU's Investor Accelerator For 1-4 Sessions (~3-12 Months):

1 Session: Gain VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~3 Months, Make ~2-5 New Portfolio Company Investments & ~1-3 Follow-on Investments
- In-Person: $20,000
- Virtual: $15,000
2nd Session: Gain VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~6 Months, Make ~4-10 New Portfolio Company Investments & ~2-6 Follow-on Investments
- In-Person: $15,000
- Virtual: $10,000

3rd Session: Gain VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~9 Months, Make ~6-15 New Portfolio Company Investments & ~3-9 Follow-on Investments
- In-Person: $10,000
- Virtual: $7,500

Professional Gap Year Program: Gain VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~12 Months, Make ~8-20 New Portfolio Company Investments & 4-12 Follow-on Investments. Ideal For Undergrads / MBA Students, Individuals Looking For Career Transitions, & Emerging Fund Managers
- In-Person: $40,000 (Avg. $10K per Session)
- Virtual: $30,000 (Avg. $7.5K per Session)

Executive Education Programs:

Learn the critical concepts, review case studies, and do exercises on the topics of venture capital, private equity, and angel investing. Enroll in one or more of the Executive Education Programs.

The VC/PE Masterclass:

Option 1 - One Week Live Program (Mon-Fri): $5,000
Option 2 - Online On-Demand Program & 8 Live Q&A Sessions (U.S.: Wed Nights, Asia: Thu Mornings): $2,500 (Professionals), $1,500 (Current Undergrads & MBA Students)

The Advanced VC/PE Modules:

Option 1 - 9 Week Live Program (Two Days Per Week, U.S.: Tue & Thu Nights, Asia: Wed & Fri Mornings): $5,000
Option 2 - Online On-Demand Program & 8 Live Q&A Sessions (U.S.: Wed Nights, Asia: Thu Mornings): $2,500 (Professionals), $1,500 (Current Undergrads & MBA Students)

Payment Details:

Deposit: To reserve a spot in an upcoming cohort, following an official Offer of Admission, an individual will send in a deposit as outlined in their enrollment agreement.

Payment Options:

Payment Remainder: Pay the remainder of the program prior to the program start date.
Payment Plans: VU offers payment plans to spread out the payment for the program, which can be paid both before and during the program term.
Loan Partner: VU has partnered with Climb Credit, a loan provider that specializes in alternative education financing. Learn more about Climb Credit. If interested please speak with our Admissions Team during your interview call.
Partial Scholarships: VU offers partial scholarships to undergrad / MBA students and diversity candidates on a case by case basis.

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.