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Fellowships, 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.

fellowship2 yearsSponsored by fund

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.

course8 weeksFree

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.

bootcampSelf-pacedPaid

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.

fellowship6 monthsFree

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.

fellowship1 semesterFree (paid stipend)

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.

fellowshipOngoingFree

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.

fellowship1 semesterFree

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.

universityAcademic yearTuition

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.

universityAcademic yearTuition

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.

universityAcademic yearTuition

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.

fellowship8 weeksPaid

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.

courseSelf-pacedFree