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
3 Part Education Program: 1) 40 Hr VC Masterclass + 2) 16 Advanced VC Modules + 3) Weekly Fireside Chats
Build Skills
Deal Sourcing, Due Diligence, & Investment Evaluation
Build Investment Experience
Join the investment team of a top performing global VC fund and focus on your vertical interests / expertise
Build A Track Record
Help select up to 7 - 28 investments over 1 - 4 cohorts in ~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
VU's GP's have been some of the earliest and largest investors in...
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Learn + Build A Track Record + Share In The Profits — With The Option To Co-Invest
Venture University is an 11-week Venture Capital Investor Accelerator that 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
What's Your Background?
How Expensive Is A Bad VC Investment?
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 small angel investment, but provides significantly Greater Value:
- Comprehensive Investor Education: Masterclass + Advanced Modules + Fireside Chats
- Investment Experience: Join for 1 - 4 cohorts over 3 - 12 months
- Build A Track Record: Help select up to 7 investments per cohort and up to 28 investments over four cohorts
- A Share of Profits: Across your cohort's portfolio, which can be worth some, all, or more than VU's tuition
- A Faster Feedback Loop To Becoming A Great Investor: 3 - 12 Months vs. 5 - 10+ Years
- Community: Join 1,000+ VU alumni, providing access to deal flow, due diligence capabilities, LPs, career opportunities, and life-time friendships
- Mentorship: During and after the program from VU's General Partners and investment team
The knowledge, experience, and network you gain is priceless and will shape a lifetime of investment decisions.
Take your career in venture capital seriously and invest in yourself to outperform.
Tuition: Join VU For 1 - 4 Cohorts
| # of Cohorts | Investment Experience | Build Your Track Record & Receive A Profit Share In Cohort Selected Deals | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cohort | 3 Months | Up to 7 Portfolio Companies | USD $20K / €18.5K |
| 2 Cohorts | 6 Months | Up to 14 Portfolio Companies | USD $35K / €31K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $17.5K / €15.5K |
| 3 Cohorts | 9 Months | Up to 21 Portfolio Companies | USD $45K / €40K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $15K / €13.3K |
| 4 Cohorts | 12 Months | Up to 28 Portfolio Companies | USD $55K / €50K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $13.75K / €12.5K |
| 1 Year (Paid Upfront) | 12 Months | Up to 28 Portfolio Companies | USD $45K / €40K Avg. Per Cohort: USD $11.25K / €10K |
The UpsideCohort members receive a Profit Sharing Agreement in their cohort's selected deals which has the potential to return some, all, or more than VU's tuition.
No Personal Investment Capital Required By Cohort MembersInvestments are made by VU's venture capital fund and investor syndicate.
Optionally Co-Invest & No FeesCohort members, if they are accredited investors, have the option to co-invest in cohort selected deals and they pay no management fees and no carried interest.
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.
THE VENTURE UNIVERSITY NETWORK
Join a global community of current and future investors, founders, industry experts, and innovation leaders.
Who Joins VU
A Diverse Community
Age
~20 - 70 Years Old: With a bell curve concentration around 30-50 years old.
Gender
~60% men and ~40% women
Geography
Globally across VU's 5 headquarter offices and 60+ hub locations
Domain Expertise
Individuals with 5 - 20 years of industry domain expertise across a wide spectrum of sectors
Investor Network
VU has 8,000+ investors in its Investor Syndicate and a large community of LP investors (angels, family offices, fund-of-funds), venture capital funds, startup accelerators, incubators, etc.
Portfolio Companies by Sector
Portfolio Companies by Region
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