INSEAD offers specialized venture capital training and development programs with a strong focus on Southeast Asia and emerging markets. The Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI) plays a central role in VC education, research, and practitioner development. A prominent program is "Venture Capital Unlocked," providing participants the opportunity to evaluate real startups from the 500 Startups portfolio with feedback from 500 Startups Managing Partners and world-renowned INSEAD faculty specialized in VC and entrepreneurship.