Launch into VC 2023 Fellowship Application

Program overview

Launch into Venture Capital is a Fundamentals Crash Course for Junior Working Professionals & Graduates Looking to Break into the African Venture Capital Space.

• Block-based modules
  Packed with Activities, Teaching Fellows over 500h of Material Condensed into Easily Digestable Learning Sessions, Workshops and Panels
• Immersive Weekly Sessions
  Our Innovative Learning Structure Ensures You are Able to Understand the Ins and Outs of Each Particular Topic, Allowing You to Focus on Learning One Core Concept At a Time
• Grow Your network currency
  Engage And Learn Through Our Collaborative Peer-To-Peer Support Culture; Foster Ties and Build Relationships That Last a Lifetime All Across Africa and Globally
• Beyond theory to direct application
  Hone Your Investing Chops By Doing Assignments Simulating Real Day-To-Day Work at a VC Firm, With Comprehensive Tailored Feedback Provided

Who is the program is for?

We are champions of diversity, and our fellows come from all across the world with a range of different skillsets, professional experiences, and backgrounds. This program is ideal for junior professionals and graduates who wish to build an unparalleled skillset and break into entry-level roles (interns, analysts, associates) in African-Focused VC & Investment Firms.

Note: Preference is given for individuals who identify as homegrown African or part of the diaspora, but we consider all applications if you demonstrate genuine interest and fit the program.

• Features Block-Based Modules
• Includes Immersive Weekly Sessions
• Opportunities To Grow Your Network Currency
• Takes You Beyond Theory Towards Direct Application

The curriculum

Developed with feedback from esteemed African-focused investors and global multidisciplinary experts, our content was crafted after careful analysis of the nuances of venture capital on the continent. Take a deep dive into what our fellows learn over the 12 week period, supported by our 20+ live lectures, masterclasses, and peer-led workshops.

Fellows have lifetime access to curriculum content and recordings via an exclusive centralized platform, so you can review material whenever you need to in your own time. All fellows will also benefit from unlimited dedicated office hours to support their learning and receive implementable feedback every step of the way.

Launch your career in venture

Our alumni have gone on to become powerful ecosystem builders beyond just careers in venture capital. Be a founder, or angel invest. Work in a VC firm, or join a fast-growing startup as an operator. Maybe you’ll be a startup scout, or dive into startup advisory. Others have joined entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs) or leveraged their legal background to commit to VC & startup law.

Take a look at what some of our past fellows are up to, and become part of an ever-growing but culture-centric community that supports each other across multiple endeavors and verticals.

Our mentorship network

Through our extensive ecosystem partnerships with 20+ African VC funds, we are committed to building a bridge for our fellows into the industry by catalyzing their social capital.

Each Launch into VC program participant will be allocated with mentors for the duration of the program, to help them get their footing in the Startup and VC ecosystem, expand their network, and improve their likelihood of success. Mentorship Mixers happen on a biweekly basis lasting an hour, with intimate breakout rooms for mentors and their respective mentees to have conversations in a safe space.

All mentors are currently in roles below partner level in African-focused VC firms (analyst, associates, senior associates, junior managers, principals), and also include multiple Dream VC alumni. You can read more about some of our 2022 Cohort Mentors here.