Upcoming Events

Attend public events by VC Lab and review the accelerator schedules.

Free Venture Events

These events are designed for aspiring, new, and emerging managers planning to launch and close a venture capital fund.

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


October 4th, 2023

Cohort 13 Info Session

  • Learn more about the top accelerator program

October 5th, 2023

Meet the Managers: Impact

  • Learn from top managers investing in impact startups

October 11th, 2023

Sourcing and Closing LPs

  • Learn effective strategies to close LPs

October 17th, 2023

Venture Trailblazers: Scott Belsky

  • Join the fireside discussion and network with managers from around the globe

October 25th, 2023

Women in Venture

  • Join an engaging panel discussion with women voices

November 1st, 2023

Let’s Talk Venture

  • Ask us anything about venture capital

November 15th, 2023

Cohort 13 Info Session

  • Learn more about Cohort 13

November 28th, 2023

Cohort 13 VIP Launch Mixer

  • Meet general partners launching venture funds from around the globe
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Apply to Cohort 13

The Early Admissions Deadline is October 9th, 2023.

VC Lab Cohort 13 Schedule

Early Admissions

October 9th, 2023

Start Date

November 20th, 2023

Completion

April 4th, 2024

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


2023-11-30

Sprint 1 – Thesis Development

  • Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
  • Drafting the investment thesis

2023-12-14

Sprint 2 – Venture Team

  • Reflecting on the team and required roles
  • Quantifying the network

2023-12-21

Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse

  • Examining track record
  • Identifying future portfolio companies

2024-01-11

Sprint 4 -Thesis Review

  • Validating your investment thesis with experts
  • Preparing initial pitching materials

2024-01-18

Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning

  • Developing your brand and identity
  • Defining the fund details

2024-01-25

Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation

  • Creating a world-class presentation
  • Selecting crucial tools and platforms

2024-02-01

Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings

  • Pitching LPs for feedback
  • Starting relationship tracking and management

2024-02-08

Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review

  • Validating your presentation with experts
  • Securing initial PACT LP commitments

2024-02-15

Sprint 9 – Fund Economics

  • Refining the economic model for your fund
  • Defining the terms of the fund

2024-02-22

Sprint 10 – Fund Overview & Deal Room

  • Continuing to pitch LPs
  • Optimizing fund terms

2024-02-29

Sprint 11 – Pitch Meetings & Funnel

  • Building LP funnel
  • Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments

2024-03-07

Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review

  • Validating your fundraising progress with experts

2024-03-14

Sprint 13 – Fund Closing Strategy

  • Formulate a strategy to close the fund
  • Drafting the term sheet

2023-03-21

Sprint 14 – Deal Process

  • Forming industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility
  • Identifying legal support

2024-03-28

Sprint 15 – Fund Formation

  • Finalize Team Agreements 
  • Begin forming the fund entities

2024-04-04

Sprint 16 Fund Close & Graduation

  • Starting the process of closing your fund
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VC Lab Cohort 12 Schedule

DATE

NAME

DESCRIPTION


2023-08-30

Sprint 1 – Thesis Development

  • Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
  • Drafting the investment thesis

2023-09-13

Sprint 2 – Venture Team

  • Reflecting on the team and required roles
  • Quantifying the network

2023-09-20

Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse

  • Examining track record
  • Identifying future portfolio companies

2023-09-27

Sprint 4 -Thesis Review

  • Validating your investment thesis with experts
  • Preparing initial pitching materials

2023-10-04

Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning

  • Developing your brand and identity
  • Defining the fund details

2023-10-11

Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation

  • Creating a world-class presentation
  • Selecting crucial tools and platforms

2023-10-18

Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings

  • Pitching LPs for feedback
  • Starting relationship tracking and management

2023-10-25

Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review

  • Validating your presentation with experts
  • Securing initial PACT LP commitments

2023-11-01

Sprint 9 – Fund Economics

  • Refining the economic model for your fund
  • Defining the terms of the fund

2023-11-08

Sprint 10 – Fund Overview & Deal Room

  • Continuing to pitch LPs
  • Optimizing fund terms

2023-11-15

Sprint 11 – Pitch Meetings & Funnel

  • Building LP funnel
  • Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments

2023-11-29

Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review

  • Validating your fundraising progress with experts

2023-12-06

Sprint 13 – Fund Closing Strategy

  • Formulate a strategy to close the fund
  • Drafting the term sheet

2023-12-13

Sprint 14 – Deal Process

  • Forming industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility
  • Identifying legal support

2023-12-20

Sprint 15 – Fund Formation

  • Finalize Team Agreements 
  • Begin forming the fund entities

2024-01-17

Sprint 16 Fund Close & Graduation

  • Starting the process of closing your fund