Venture University

Venture University describes itself as an investor accelerator for people who want careers in venture capital, private equity and angel investing. Cohorts run from San Francisco and Hong Kong, and participants can also join remotely.

The programme combines teaching with networking and recruiting, and members join for a period of three to twelve months.

What Venture University offers

• Investor accelerator: a structured programme for people entering venture investing.
• Masterclass and advanced modules: academic teaching plus fireside chats with speakers.
• Investment apprenticeship: hands-on experience of working on deals.
• Recruiting support: introductions to venture and private equity employers and a reverse demo day.
• Investor syndicate: a route for members to join in backing portfolio companies.
• Resource lists: reading, blog, podcast and film lists about venture capital.

Who it works with

The audience is aspiring and early-career investors. The site says about two thirds of alumni win venture or private equity roles within twelve months of graduating.

Key facts

• Locations: San Francisco, Hong Kong and online
• Cohorts: four each year
• Cohort size: about forty people
• Duration: three to twelve months