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
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
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