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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 |
DATE
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Jan 08th
Decile Group Breakdown & How to Get Involved
- Understand Decile’s ecosystem and find your place in it.
Jan 15th
Mastering Your Cohort 20 Application
- Get expert tips on applying to VC Lab’s Cohort 20 and successfully launching your venture fund.
Jan 22nd
LP Expectations for the Year Ahead
- Understand how LP priorities and expectations are evolving for this 2026.
Jan 27th
Cohort 20 VIP Launch Mixer
- Celebrate joining the worlds leading accelerator and socialize with your GPs worldwide
Jan 29th
Your 2026 VC Game Plan
- Build a focused, actionable VC strategy to set the tone for a successful 2026.
Feb 4th
Hub AI: Discover Our Latest AI Advances for VC
- Discover Decile Hub, the platform transforming how venture capital firms grow and manage operations
Feb 5th
How to launch a Fund with LP
- Learn how to launch a fund with insights from top LP
Feb 12th
Cold Outreach: What Works and What Doesn’t
- Cold LP outreach that works: get responses faster and stop relying only on warm intros.
Feb 18th
Angel Investing vs. LP Investing
- Learn the strategic differences between angel investing and LP investing.
Feb 22nd
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 20
Apply by the Final Deadline on January 19
VC Lab Structure
Looking to start a VC fund?
Join the VC Lab Program
Final Deadline
January 19, 2026
Start
February 4, 2026
Est. Finish
May 6, 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 20
Apply by the Final Deadline on January 19