Genesis
VC Lab runs Genesis, the venture capital accelerator program. Genesis is a free virtual program running for 16 weeks. The schedule of the next accelerator Cohort is here. The program is designed for venture capitalists serious about raising a fund, and it requires approximately 25 hours per week of fund-building work to complete a close in 6 months or less.
VC Lab also hosts a series of exclusive events for venture capitalists and limited partners. The goal of these events is to improve the craft of venture capital investing worldwide.
Cohort 5 Schedule
Final Admissions
November 7th, 2021
Program Start Date
November 18th, 2021
Program Completion
March 31st, 2022
| Date | Session | Description |
| 2021-11-18 | Thesis Development | – Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry – Drafting the investment thesis |
| 2021-12-02 | Venture Team | – Reflecting on the team and required roles – Quantifying the network |
| 2021-12-09 | Deal Warehouse | – Examining Track Record – Identify future portfolio companies |
| 2021-12-16 | Thesis Review | – Validate your VC Investment Thesis with experts – Preparing initial pitching materials |
| 2021-01-06 | Fund Positioning | – Begin developing your venture capital brand and identity – Define the fund details |
| 2021-01-13 | Fund Presentation | – Create a world-class Fund Presentation – Pick the crucial tools and platforms |
| 2022-01-20 | Initial Pitch Meetings | – Start pitching Limited Partners for feedback – Begin relationships tracking and management |
| 2022-02-03 | Fund Presentation Review | – Validate your Fund Presentation with experts – Secure initial PACT commitments |
| 2022-02-10 | Fund Economics | – Refine the economic model for your fund and other entities – Define the terms of the fund |
| 2022-02-17 | Fund Overview & Deal Room | – Prepare for due diligence with Limited Partners – Set up the structure to support the fund’s launch |
| 2022-02-24 | Pitch Meetings & Funnel | – Build your Limited Partner funnel and increase fundraising – Prepare for diligence on the upcoming investments |
| 2022-03-03 | Pipeline Review | – Validate your fundraising progress with experts |
| 2022-03-10 | Fund Partnerships | – Form industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility – Identify legal support |
| 2022-03-17 | Fund Closing Strategy | – Formulate a strategy to close the fund – Draft the Term Sheet |
| 2022-03-24 | Fund Formation | – Finalize Team Agreements – Begin forming the fund entities |
| 2022-03-31 | First Close & Graduation | – Start the closing process for your fund |