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Free Venture Events
These events are designed for aspiring, new, and emerging managers planning to launch and close a venture capital fund.
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Feb 6th |
Cohort 17 VIP Launch Mixer |
Join GPs from around the world and celebrate joining VC Lab |
REGISTER |
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Feb 6th |
Cohort 17 VIP Launch Mixer |
Join GPs from around the world and celebrate joining VC Lab |
REGISTER |
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Feb 6th |
Cohort 17 VIP Launch Mixer |
Join GPs from around the world and celebrate joining VC Lab |
REGISTER |
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Feb 18th
Cold Outreach: What Works and What Doesn’t
- Cold LP outreach that works: get responses faster and stop relying only on warm intros.
Feb 19th
Cohort 19: Final Showcase and Closing Ceremony
- Hear from Top Graduates and learn key insights from VC Lab Accelerator
Feb 19th
Launch Your Fund in 4 Weeks
- Learn how to get you from idea to closed fund. Faster and easier than ever before.
Feb 26th
How to launch a Fund – Advice from Top LP
- Learn how to get you from idea to closed fund. Faster and easier than ever before.
Mar 5th
The Specialist Advantage
- The Dawn of the Specialists is here. Learn how to win as a focused VC fund manager.
Mar 11th
Mastering Your Cohort 21 Application
- Get expert tips on applying to VC Lab’s Cohort 21 and successfully launching your venture fund.
Mar 19th
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Andrew D’Souza (VIP Event)
- Hear from the founder who scaled a YC startup to 11 countries is now using AI to change how the world connects
Mar 26th
Q2 Venture Trends
- Join us as we dive into the top Q1 VC trends and forecast what’s shaping Q2 in venture capital.
Apply to VC Lab Cohort 21
Submit your application by March 16th
VC Lab Structure
Looking to start a VC fund?
Join the VC Lab Program
Early Deadline
March 16, 2026
Start
May 14, 2026
Est. Finish
Sep 21, 2026
VC Lab Cohort Schedule
| Sprint Name | Sprint Focus |
|---|---|
| Sprint 0 — Orientation | Receive orientation about the Accelerator Program |
| Sprint 1 — Thesis Development | Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry. Drafting the investment thesis. |
| Sprint 2 — Venture Team | Examining track record. Identifying future portfolio companies. |
| Sprint 3 — Deal Warehouse | Examining track record. Identifying future portfolio companies. |
| Sprint 4 — Thesis Review | Validating your investment thesis with experts. Preparing initial pitching materials. |
| Sprint 5 — Firm Positioning | Developing your brand and identity. Defining the fund details. |
| Sprint 6 — Fund Presentation | Creating a world-class presentation. Selecting crucial tools and platforms. |
| Sprint 7 — Initial Pitch Meetings | Pitching LPs for feedback. Starting relationship tracking and management. |
| Sprint 8 — Fund Presentation Review | Validating your presentation with experts. Securing initial PACT LP commitments. |
| Sprint 9 — Fund Economics | Refining the economic model for your fund. Defining the terms of the fund. |
| Sprint 10 — Fund Overview & Deal Room | Continuing to pitch LPs. Optimizing fund terms. |
| Sprint 11 — Pitch Meetings & Funnel | Building LP funnel. Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments. |
| Sprint 12 — Pipeline Review | Validating your fundraising progress with experts. |
| Sprint 13 — Fund Closing Strategy | Formulate a strategy to close the fund. Drafting the term sheet. |
Apply to VC Lab Cohort 21
Submit your application by March 16th