Welcome to VC Lab
VC Lab has a vision to transform venture capital into a force for good in the world and is on a mission to launch and grow 1,000 enduring venture capital firms worldwide by 2025.
The VC Accelerator
VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator for emerging managers worldwide.
The Accelerator is an intensive online program that helps talented and motivated venture capitalists to launch Venture Studios, Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A funds worldwide.
The goal of the 16-week program is for participants to complete a close with Limited Partners in 6 months or less.
VC Lab provides fund-building structure, proven advice, mentorship and peer support to reduce the barriers of entry to the low-transparency and high-cost world of venture capital.
VC Lab is working to transform
Adeo Ressi, CEO of VC Lab
venture capital
into a force for good in the world.

Accelerator Benefits
VC Lab is the get-it-done program for committed next generation venture capitalists. The curriculum is rooted in experience launching 14 funds at Founder Institute, and is updated constantly with new insights from the community and ecosystem. Since VC Lab started in March 2020, the Accelerator has launched over 200 VC Firms.
Benefits to next generation managers include:
Speed
Complete your next closing 6 months or less by following a proven methodology and avoiding common and costly mistakes.
Structure
Follow weekly activities to plan and build your fund with instructions, guides and documents to ensure your success.
Community
Build strong relationships with cohort members and win competitive deals while accelerating your fundraising process.
Dealflow
Warehouse attractive investments to make your fund compelling to limited partners with the help of Founder Institute’s global network.
Resources
Save invaluable time by accessing best-of-breed templates for everything from your pitch deck to legal agreements.
Partners
VC Lab has partnered with vetted service providers to offer discounts and promotions that help grow your fund.
Accelerator Schedule
VC Lab runs for 16 weeks, and it is completely free for participants. The program is conducted online, and the fund-building work requires 25 hours per week to complete effectively.
There are weekly webinars with experienced venture capitalists and related fund experts. There is a weekly session to discuss any fund-building questions, and there is an active community of peers to share best practices.
The program is results-oriented and is not educational. The curriculum covers everything needed to secure investment from Limited Partners.
Following is a snapshot of the program structure, and here is the full schedule.
- Weeks 1 – 4: Thesis Refinement & Validation
- Weeks 5 – 8: Fund Deck & Positioning
- Weeks 9 – 12: Fund Financials & Overview
- Weeks 13 – 16: Fund Formation & Funnel
- Graduation: VC Lab LP Venture Forum & More
Participants pitch Limited Partners at strategic points during the program.
Accelerator Candidates
VC Lab is a rigorous program with a selective admissions process. We are looking for professionals with any of the following: differentiated vision for a market, exceptional professional network or history of industry leadership.
Ideal backgrounds for the accelerator program include:
Venture Capitalist
You worked at a venture capital fund and have managed money for limited partners, and now you are planning to launch your own fund.
Successful CEO
You are a leading founder in your ecosystem, have a grasp on a breadth of industries and founders regularly seek you out for advice.
Network Leader
You run a large professional network or have an active network of startups and investors, and you want to help leverage your network for funding.
Angel Investor
You have invested in several leading startups and have developed a portfolio that has generated a positive return.
Accomplished Executive
You are an accomplished executive that has held high-profile roles for notable organizations and founders regularly seek you out for help.
Founder Institute
You are a Founder Institute Local Leader or Mentor with a track record of helping startups to raise capital and knowledge of local VCs.
Free Resources
Here are helpful resources to launch your venture capital firm.
Investment Thesis
Use our Investment Thesis template and pre-curriculum to refine your fund focus.
Domicile Report
Read about the different domiciles where to set up your fund.
Cornerstone
A lightweight Limited Partner Agreement to start forming your fund.
Gender Equality in Venture
VC Lab sets benchmarks to encourage equal participation in venture by women.