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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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Dec 03th
Start Fund Info Session
- Discover Start Fund, where you can launch a VC fund instantly with zero upfront costs
Dec 04th
Cohort 20 Info Session
- Explore VC Lab Cohort 20: Launch a fund that shapes a better future with cutting-edge support.
Dec 10th
How Top Managers use AI Today
- Learn how elite GPs turned AI into a powerful collaborator
Dec 10th
The Future of VC: Lessons from Top Emerging Managers
- Learn from exceptional fund managers on how to attract premier limited partners and scale their firms to success.
Dec 11th
Holiday Fundraising: Best Practices to Build Momentum
- Turn Holiday downtime into fundraising momentum
Dec 17th
Tactics of the Super Closers
- Master the exact tactics top managers use to close LPs
Dec 18th
What LPs Actually Want
- Learn how LPs evaluate top emerging manager talent
Dec 18th
Global Venture Holiday Party
- Join the VC Lab and Decile Group community for a festive holiday party
Apply to VC Lab Cohort 20
Apply by the Final Deadline on January 12
VC Lab Structure
Looking to start a VC fund?
Join the VC Lab Program
Final Deadline
January 12, 2025
Start
January 28, 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 12