Events & Cohort Schedules

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

Accelerator

VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator. The virtual program is free and runs for 16 weeks. There are multiple Cohorts of the accelerator per year, and the Cohort schedule is here, as well as free events.

The accelerator 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. It is not a learning program.

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.

Venture Events

DateFree Event Description
2023-03-28Venture Trends Discuss the big trends in VC today:
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2023-04-11Let’s Talk VentureAsk your questions on Venture at this event:
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2023-04-18LP RoundtableLPs discuss the current investing climate:
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2023-04-25Venture RoadmapLearn the 5 steps to launch a VC Firm:
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2023-05-02Women in VentureAn all-woman panel of emerging managers discusses how VC is changing:
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2023-05-16Accelerator Information SessionLearn more about the admission process for Cohort 11:
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2023-05-23VIP Launch MixerMeet investors launching venture funds
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Cohort 11 Schedule

Final Admissions

May 21st, 2023

Program Start Date

June 1st, 2023

Program Completion

October 12th, 2023

DateSessionDescription
2023-06-01Sprint 1 – Thesis Development– Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
– Drafting the investment thesis
BREAK
2023-06-15Sprint 2 – Venture Team– Reflecting on the team and required roles
– Validate the team setup and dynamic
2023-06-22Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse– Examining track record
– Identify future portfolio companies
2023-06-29Sprint 4 –Thesis Review– Validate your VC Investment Thesis with experts
– Start pitching your Thesis to select limited partners
2023-07-06Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning– Create a brand for your VC Firm
– Grow the network for the firm
2023-07-13Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation– Create a world-class Fund Presentation
– Expand pitching to select limited partners
2023-07-20Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings– Setup infrastructure to expand pitching the fund
– Secure initial commitments to invest in the fund
BREAK
2023-08-03Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review– Validate your Fund Presentation with experts
– Expand initial commitments to invest in the fund
2023-08-10Sprint 9 – Fund Economics– Refine the economic model for your fund and other entities
– Define the terms of the fund
2023-08-17Sprint 10 – Data Room– Get ready for LP diligence
– Start building your data room
2023-08-24Sprint 11- Pitch Meetings & Funnel– Build your Limited Partner funnel and increase fundraising
– Prepare for diligence on the upcoming investments
BREAK
2023-09-14Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review– Validate your fundraising progress with experts
– Ensure 5% or more in commitments to the fund
2023-09-21Sprint 13 – Fund Closing Strategy– Formulate a strategy to close the fund
– Adjust the fund targets to ensure a successful close
2023-09-28Sprint 14 – Deal Process– Refine your process to complete fund investments
– Prepare initial legal agreements for closing
2023-10-05Sprint 15 – Fund Formation– Finalize a formation plan
– Begin forming the fund entities
2023-10-12Sprint 16 – Fund Close & GraduationStart the closing process for your fund

Cohort 10 Schedule

Final Admissions

February 19th, 2023

Program Start Date

March 1st, 2023

Program Completion

June 28th, 2023

DateSessionDescription
2023-03-01Sprint 1 – Thesis Development– Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
– Drafting the investment thesis
BREAK
2023-03-15Sprint 2 – Venture Team– Reflecting on the team and required roles
– Validate the team setup and dynamic
2023-03-22Sprint 3 – Deal Warehouse– Examining track record
– Identify future portfolio companies
2023-03-29Sprint 4 –Thesis Review– Validate your VC Investment Thesis with experts
– Start pitching your Thesis to select limited partners
2023-04-05Sprint 5 – Firm Positioning– Create a brand for your VC Firm
– Grow the network for the firm
2023-04-12Sprint 6 – Fund Presentation– Create a world-class Fund Presentation
– Expand pitching to select limited partners
2023-04-19Sprint 7 – Initial Pitch Meetings– Setup infrastructure to expand pitching the fund
– Secure initial commitments to invest in the fund
2023-04-26Sprint 8 – Fund Presentation Review– Validate your Fund Presentation with experts
– Expand initial commitments to invest in the fund
2023-05-03Sprint 9 – Fund Economics– Refine the economic model for your fund and other entities
– Define the terms of the fund
2023-05-10Sprint 10 – Data Room– Get ready for LP diligence
– Start building your data room
2023-05-17Sprint 11- Pitch Meetings & Funnel– Build your Limited Partner funnel and increase fundraising
– Prepare for diligence on the upcoming investments
BREAK
2023-05-31Sprint 12 – Pipeline Review– Validate your fundraising progress with experts
– Ensure 5% or more in commitments to the fund
2023-06-07Sprint 13 – Fund Closing Strategy– Formulate a strategy to close the fund
– Adjust the fund targets to ensure a successful close
2023-06-14Sprint 14 – Deal Process– Refine your process to complete fund investments
– Prepare initial legal agreements for closing
2023-06-21Sprint 15 – Fund Formation– Finalize a formation plan
– Begin forming the fund entities
2023-06-28Sprint 16 – Fund Close & GraduationStart the closing process for your fund

Cohort 9 Schedule

Final Admissions

November 6th, 2022

Program Start Date

November 17th, 2022

Program Completion

March 30th, 2023

DateSessionDescription
2022-11-17Thesis Development– Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry
– Drafting the investment thesis
2022-12-01Venture Team– Reflecting on the team and required roles
– Quantifying the network
2022-12-08Deal Warehouse– Examining Track Record
– Identify future portfolio companies
2022-12-15Thesis Review– Validate your VC Investment Thesis with experts
– Preparing initial pitching materials
2022-01-12Fund Positioning– Begin developing your venture capital brand and identity
– Define the fund details
2022-01-19Fund Presentation– Create a world-class Fund Presentation
– Pick the crucial tools and platforms
2022-01-26Initial Pitch Meetings– Start pitching Limited Partners for feedback
– Begin relationships tracking and management
2022-02-02Fund Presentation Review– Validate your Fund Presentation with experts
– Secure initial PACT Limited Partner commitments
2022-02-09 Fund Economics– Refine the economic model for your fund and other entities
– Define the terms of the fund
2022-02-16Fund Overview & Deal Room– Continue pitching Limited Partners
– Optimize your materials for diligence
2022-02-23Pitch Meetings & Funnel– Build your Limited Partner funnel and increase fundraising
– Prepare for diligence on the upcoming investments
2022-03-02Pipeline Review– Validate your fundraising progress with experts
2022-03-09Fund Partnerships– Form industry partnerships for deal flow and credibility
– Identify legal support
2022-03-16Fund Closing Strategy– Formulate a strategy to close the fund
– Draft the Term Sheet
2022-03-23Fund Formation– Finalize Team Agreements
– Begin forming the fund entities
2022-03-30Fund Close & GraduationStart the closing process for your fund