Launch into Venture Capital Dream VC Fellowship
Fellowship
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Fellowship
Launch into VC is Dream VC’s entry‑level fellowship for aspiring African venture‑capital professionals and ecosystem builders. Spanning roughly three months each summer, the fully remote program immerses 50–60 fellows in the fundamentals of early‑stage tech investing, from pipeline building and founder outreach to term‑sheet negotiation and portfolio support.
The curriculum blends asynchronous video lessons, curated readings and weekly live workshops taught by Dream VC partners and guest investors from firms such as LoftyInc, Partech and TLcom. Fellows tackle four applied “learning sprints”: market mapping, company teardown, valuation modelling and investment‑committee simulation. Each sprint culminates in a graded deliverable that feeds into a capstone memo on a live African start‑up.
Throughout the fellowship, participants work in small deal teams to source and diligence real opportunities for Dream VC’s partner funds. Top‑scoring memos are shared with the firm’s investor network, giving fellows direct exposure to cheque‑writing decisions. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasises community: a private Slack hosts daily deal chatter, job leads and AMAs, and quarterly alumni round‑tables keep past cohorts connected. Since 2021 the fellowship has trained more than 150 professionals from 20 countries; over 60 percent now hold roles at VC funds, accelerators or high‑growth start‑ups across the continent.
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Applications run for six weeks each spring. Candidates submit a résumé, two 250‑word essays and a short market‑thesis slide. Short‑listed applicants complete a 25‑minute Zoom interview. Final cohort offers are released in May; historical acceptance hovers near 5 percent.
This is an educational fellowship; no stipend or carry is provided. Instead, fellows gain proprietary training, talent‑placement support and preferred access to Dream VC research and investor events.
Standard tuition is USD 1 500, payable in two instalments; need‑based scholarships cover up to 80 percent of fees for women and under‑represented applicants. Tuition includes all course materials, software licences and lifetime alumni membership.
Fellows dedicate about 10 hours per week: two live workshops, peer‑group meetings, asynchronous coursework and independent deal research. All live content is recorded for those in incompatible time zones.
All sessions run on Zoom and Slack; optional in‑person socials are organised by local alumni chapters in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Cairo.
How long is the fellowship?
Twelve weeks of structured content plus lifetime alumni access.
Is the program live or self‑paced?
Core workshops are live; all sessions are recorded and supplemented with self‑paced modules.
Do I need a finance background?
No. The curriculum starts with fundamentals; analytical aptitude and ecosystem interest matter more.
What is the tuition?
USD 1 500 standard; scholarships of up to 80 percent are available.
Does Dream VC take equity?
No equity is exchanged; the fee funds program delivery.
Will I get a job after the program?
Job placement isn’t guaranteed, but 60 percent of alumni land VC or strategy roles within half a year.
Can I defer admission?
Accepted candidates may defer once to the next cohort.
Are international applicants eligible?
Yes—Africans in the diaspora are welcome if they focus on the continent’s tech ecosystem.
What tools are provided?
Valuation templates, deal‑memo outlines, PitchBook snapshots and access to Dream VC’s research portal.
How big is each cohort?
Typically 50–60 fellows to maintain a 1:12 mentor ratio.
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