Programs & Courses
12Fellowships, bootcamps, university programs, and courses for aspiring VCs
Kauffman Fellows Program
Kauffman Fellows
The gold standard VC fellowship. Two-year program for practicing venture investors. Fellows are nominated by their firms and participate alongside a global cohort. Extensive curriculum covering fund management, LP relations, and investment strategy.
Venture Deals (Online Course)
Techstars / Kauffman Foundation
Based on Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson's foundational book. Covers term sheets, negotiation, fund structure, and board dynamics. The most widely recommended free VC course available.
VC University
VC University
Structured curriculum covering VC fundamentals, financial modeling, deal sourcing, and due diligence. Includes case studies and a capstone project. Designed for aspiring and early-career VCs.
All Raise Visionary Voices
All Raise
Program focused on increasing diversity in venture capital. Pairs emerging fund managers with established GPs for mentorship, curriculum, and community building.
Contrary Venture Fellows
Contrary
Campus-based fellowship for top university students interested in venture. Fellows source deals from their campus ecosystem and gain direct exposure to the investment process.
Dorm Room Fund
First Round Capital
Student-run venture fund backed by First Round Capital. Investment partners gain hands-on experience sourcing, evaluating, and investing in student-founded startups.
Rough Draft Ventures
General Catalyst
Student venture program backed by General Catalyst. Student partners invest in student and recent-grad founders. Strong pipeline into full-time venture roles.
Stanford Venture Capital Club
Stanford GSB
Part of Stanford's MBA ecosystem. Provides access to partner-level speakers, deal review sessions, and a network that feeds directly into top venture firms.
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Club
Wharton
One of the largest MBA VC clubs. Hosts an annual conference, runs investment competitions, and connects students with practicing investors.
HBS Venture Capital & Principal Investment Club
Harvard Business School
HBS's VC-focused club with access to the school's extensive investor alumni network. Regular speaker series and recruiting events.
On Deck VC Fellowship
On Deck
Community-driven fellowship connecting aspiring and early-stage VCs with practitioners. Emphasis on deal sourcing, thesis development, and building an investor brand.
NVCA VC 101
National Venture Capital Association
Introductory resources from the industry's primary trade association. Covers fund formation, regulatory landscape, LP relations, and industry data.