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      Admissions

    • 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 2022: Jan 10 - Mar 25

      • Spring 2022: Mar 28 - Jun 10

      • Summer 2022: Jun 13 - Aug 26

      • Fall 2022: Sept 19 - Dec 9

       

      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 2022: Feb 7 - Apr 22

      • Spring 2022: Apr 25 - Jul 8

      • Summer 2022: Jul 11 - Sep 23

      • Fall 2022: Oct 3 - Dec 16

       

      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: 11 Weeks (~3 Months, Make ~3-5 Investments)
        • In-Person: $20,000
        • Virtual: $15,000
      • 2nd Session: Gain More VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~6 Months, Make ~6-10 Investments
        • In-Person: $15,000
        • Virtual: $10,000
        • 3rd Session: Gain More VC/PE Investment Experience Over ~9 Months, Make ~9-15 Investments
          • In-Person: $10,000
          • Virtual: $7,500
        • Professional Gap Year Program: 12 Months, Be Part Of 4 Cohorts, & Make ~12-20 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 Options:

         

        Deposit: If offered admission into Venture University individuals put down a deposit to reserve their seat in an upcoming cohort.
         

        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.
         

        Partial Scholarships: VU offers partial scholarships to undergrad / MBA students and diversity candidates.

         

        Veterans: Veterans eligible for Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) can now receive benefits to cover the cost of VU's programs.

      • 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.

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