
Mountside Ventures Emerging VC Manager Programme
Empowering emerging venture capital managers in Europe.

Empowering emerging venture capital managers in Europe.
Mountside Ventures launched Europe's first free VC Accelerator program specifically designed to support emerging venture capital managers. The Emerging VC Manager Programme provides tailored support to fund managers raising their first, second, or third fund, helping them navigate fundraising, build LP networks, and close their next fund.
The Emerging VC Manager Programme aims to support emerging venture capital managers by providing them with the necessary tools, networks, and mentorship to successfully raise their funds. It addresses the challenges faced by underrepresented fund managers in accessing capital and building their networks.
Designed for Fund Managers, General Partners, Investors. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
General Partners raising Fund I, II, or III based in Europe with a commitment to participate.
The program is open to applications from emerging venture capital managers based in Europe who are raising their first, second, or third fund.
Participants receive tailored support including LP matchmaking, expert mentorship, and access to world-class fundraising workshops and training.
The program lasts for 12 weeks, featuring a series of in-person LP events and workshops.
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
The program is entirely corporate-sponsored, eliminating costs to participating managers and aligning with diversity and inclusion objectives.
The program lasts for 16 weeks.
No, the program is free for participants.

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