Laconia Capital Venture Cooperative Program
Democratizing access to venture capital knowledge and opportunities.
Overview
Overview
Laconia Capital's Fellowship program is structured around the Venture Cooperative, a free, cohort-based educational initiative designed to democratize access to venture capital knowledge and opportunities. The program combines theoretical instruction with practical exposure to deal sourcing, investment analysis, and fund operations.
Program Structure
Cohort Format: The Venture Cooperative runs twice per year, with each cohort lasting six weeks. Cohorts typically include 50-100 participants drawn from diverse backgrounds including founders, operators, aspiring investors, angels, LPs, and career transitioners.
Location: Remote (100% virtual)
Cost: Free for participants
Investment focus
The Venture Cooperative aims to democratize access to venture capital knowledge and opportunities, providing education and practical experience to aspiring investors and professionals.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Operators, Investors, Limited Partners, Fund Managers, Scouts. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
The program accepts participants from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of experience. No prior venture capital experience is required.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Laconia Capital Venture Cooperative ProgramAdmissions and application
Applications for the program are accepted from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of experience. No prior venture capital experience is required.
Benefits
Participants gain access to Laconia's investment processes, allowing them to participate in due diligence on real investments, collaborate with portfolio companies, and attend live investment discussions.
Timeline
The Venture Cooperative runs twice per year, with each cohort lasting six weeks. Applications for Cohort 10 (Spring 2026) opened in early 2026 with a February 1 deadline.
How to go about it
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
All cooperative participants receive opportunities to financially share in Laconia's success, including potential 'carry' (profit sharing) if they source funded deals.
Questions about this program
Who is Venture Cooperative for?
Its cohorts are suited to individual investors and aspiring fund investors or managers. The program also welcomes founders, startup employees, career switchers, and curious applicants.
Does participation cost anything?
The program says participation is free.
How much time should participants plan for?
Venture Cooperative recommends two to three hours per week during the cohort.
Can applicants still apply after the Cohort 11 deadline?
The Cohort 11 deadline was September 20, 2026. The calendar says later applications will be considered for future cohorts; it does not establish late entry into Cohort 11.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Laconia Capital Venture Cooperative Program
In its historical nine-cohort report, Venture Cooperative said one fellow-sourced investment had been completed.
Source: Laconia's Venture Cooperative Sourcing Engine Expands ReachIn its historical nine-cohort report, Venture Cooperative said fellows had sourced more than 350 companies.
Source: Laconia's Venture Cooperative Sourcing Engine Expands ReachVenture Cooperative directs public-event participants to its calendar and event registration links.
Source: Venture CooperativeThe calendar lists Pipeline & Portfolio Review for November 19, 2026; this is the last listed fall cohort session.
Source: Events | Venture CooperativeVenture Cooperative's calendar lists seven cohort sessions in fall 2026.
Source: Events | Venture CooperativeVenture Forward's February 2026 profile identifies Venture Cooperative among the programs Tami Yoloye engaged with.
Source: Black History Month Spotlight: Tami Yoloye
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