The VU Experience
"I was excited when I got the offer to join Venture University, but now that I'm here, this experience is even better than what I could have ever expected. I don't want to leave. This program is incredible!"
Josh Rieders, Cohort 3 Member
- Tour Venture UniversityVenture University's office and campus is located directly across from the Transamerica Pyramid building in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA. The office includes multiple investment team tables, conference rooms for meeting with startups and investors, and a large outdoor furnished deck for additional meetings and calls.Take a 360 virtual tour below or contact us to schedule a time to come visit in person.
- The Investor LifeEvery Day You'll Be Doing Taking On The Role Of A VC/PE Investor, Welcome To The Real World! It's Challenging & More Fun. Note: If you are intelligent, have a "Type A" personality, and a hustler, then this is the best job ever!No Busy Work! Translation: No getting coffee for anyone other than yourself (unless you want to be nice!), no late nights formatting & making edits to presentations or filling in financials or data sets (feel bad for your banker and consulting friends)! Be A Boss!No Suits & Ties Necessary (Unless That's What You're Into)!You're A Real VC/PE Investor Now, Look Like One! Jeans & Hoodies At Work Are Acceptable.Source Investment Opportunities, Review Startup Pitch Decks, Meet With Companies & Investors, Conduct Due Diligence, Present Company Evaluations & Investment Recommendations, And Participate On Investment CommitteesNetwork With Innovative Startups, Investors, Advisors, & Co-Invest With Top Tier Investors And High Profile FoundersMake $20K-$1M Investments In Companies & Benefit From The Financial Upside!
“It’s harder to get into VC than becoming an NFL player. If you want to know how it feels to play in the big leagues, Venture University is the only place that can provide you that experience.”
Vitor Lima, Cohort 2 Member
- The Student Life
Join A Group Of Peers With Impressive Backgrounds & Experiences
Immerse Yourself In The World Of Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, & Entrepreneurship
Learn From VC/PE Investors, Startup Founders, Top Industry Experts & Academic ProfessorsGain A Skill Set That Can Give You The Advantage For Working At A VC or PE Investment Fund, Hedge Fund, Asset Management Group, Investment Bank, Consulting Group, Innovative Startup or Growth Stage Company, Or Starting Your Own Fund or Company
“I’ve gotten more hands on experience than I could ever have expected. After 11 weeks, it felt like we’ve been here for 11 months! We were able to go through the entire investment process from deal sourcing, due diligence, to making investments, and we developed critical skills you can only get by doing the job of a VC.”
Yvonne Okaforience, Cohort 2 Member
- Live in San FranciscoCurrent live in or around San Francisco? Always wanted to live there?Housing options are provided if needed, many within a short walking distance from the office. It's the individuals responsibility to secure housing during the program.In order to participate in the VC/PE Investment Apprenticeship Program, individuals are required to live in or near San Francisco during their program period.
- ActivitiesThe VC/PE Investment Apprenticeship Program includes 1-2 activities each week inside and/or outside of the office. These activities provide additional learning, networking, and bonding experiences.