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Overview

Launch Into Venture Capital (LIVC) is Dream VC's entry-level program designed as a fundamentals crash course in venture capital focused on the African ecosystem. The program targets young working professionals and exceptional recent graduates seeking to launch careers in VC or venture-backed startups. Unlike the Investor Accelerator, LIVC provides foundational knowledge suitable for individuals pursuing analyst, associate, or venture operations roles at African-focused VC firms.

Investment focus

Dream VC's Launch Into VC Fellowship aims to equip aspiring venture capital professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the venture capital ecosystem, particularly within Africa. The program addresses the need for more trained professionals in the VC space, focusing on practical learning and networking opportunities.

Program details

Dream VC says financial need does not affect admission chances. Aid decisions follow an official offer, and offered applicants have two weeks to decide on acceptance and financial aid. The organized fellows retreat is optional. The 2026 portal warns that applying to both LIVC and Investor Accelerator results in automatic disqualification.

Who it is for

The program primarily targets junior professionals with 2-5 years of experience, recent graduates, aspiring venture scouts and analysts, and venture builders interested in the investor perspective. Preference is given to African homegrown or diaspora individuals, but all applications are considered.

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Admissions and application

Applications are open to junior professionals with 2-5 years of full-time work experience, recent graduates, and exceptional post-graduate students. No prior investing experience is required.

Benefits

  • 500+ hours of condensed learning material across 4 core blocks
  • 20+ live lectures, masterclasses, and peer-led workshops
  • Exclusive panels with top VC investors
  • Annual in-person fellows retreat
  • Lifetime community membership and ongoing networking
  • Direct mentorship and peer collaboration
  • Job placement support (85%+ alumni employed in VC/startup roles within 6-12 months)
  • Access to deal flow and investment opportunities

Timeline

The program runs for 16 weeks, starting mid-May and concluding in September/October.

What came of it

Over 85% of alumni progress to tech, startup, and venture capital roles, with placements in 40+ venture capital and private equity firms globally.

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What it pays

The cost of the program is $1,500 USD, with need-based aid available through Dream VC's Access Foundation.

Questions about this program

Who is the fellowship primarily for?

Dream VC primarily targets professionals with two to five years of full-time work experience. Exceptional students and recent graduates may be considered in very rare cases. Homegrown African and diaspora applicants receive preference, though other applicants demonstrating interest and fit are considered.

Is prior venture investing experience or accreditation required?

No. Dream VC says neither prior investing experience nor prior accreditation is required to apply.

How much does the program cost, and is aid available?

Dream VC lists tuition at USD 1,500. Individualized need-based aid may cover up to full tuition, and financial need does not affect admission chances. Fellows receiving full aid are still expected to contribute in some form.

Are applications currently open?

The official 2026 application portal displays “Application Closed.” The 2027 interest form is not a program application; it says applications are planned to open in spring 2027.

What is the expected time commitment?

Dream VC advertises a 16-week program with an estimated commitment of approximately 15–20 hours per week.

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