Join The World's #1
Investor Accelerator
For Venture Capital, Private Equity,
& Angel Investing
Learn. Invest.
Become Smart Capital™
North America, LatAm, Europe, & Africa
- Winter 2027Jan 11 – Mar 26
- Spring 2027Mar 29 – Jun 11
- Summer 2027Jun 14 – Aug 27
Asia, Middle East, & Oceania
- Winter 2027Jan 18 – Apr 2
- Spring 2027Apr 5 – Jun 18
- Summer 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
VC/PE Masterclass, Advanced VC/PE Modules, & 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
Munich
Germany
Burgas
Bulgaria
São Paulo
Brazil
Hong Kong
China
How Expensive Is A Bad VC Investment?
An average Angel/Family Office VC investment is USD $10K - USD $100K. An average VC fund investment is USD $100K - USD $10M. Minimize expensive investment mistakes by investing in yourself to develop your investor education and investment experience. VU’s program tuition is comparable to a single angel or family office investment—but the long-term value is priceless. The knowledge, experience, and network you gain can shape a lifetime of investment decisions.
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 |
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 headquarters and hub locations
Experience
From current students to 5-20 years of domain expertise, and aspiring to existing investors
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.