VC Lab Accelerator Program (by Decile Group / Founder Institute)

VC Lab is a premier global accelerator powered by Decile Group helping launch 920+ venture capital firms since inception in early 2020. The program guides emerging and new fund managers to launch a net-new venture capital fund in 6 months or less. The 14-week rigorous curriculum covers fund-building, firm administration, compliance, LP closing, deal flow due diligence, and related topics. VC Lab was founded with the mission to change venture capital into a force for good and operates under the Mensarius Oath—an ethical code of conduct for investment professionals. The program provides approximately 25 hours per week of structured work, private webinars, office hours, peer Slack channels, and Demo Day style events to accelerate fundraising.

VC Lab aims to transform the venture capital landscape by empowering aspiring fund managers with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully launch their own funds. The program focuses on ethical investment practices and aims to reduce the time it takes for new funds to close, thereby increasing the number of diverse and innovative venture capital firms.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their passion for venture capital and their commitment to ethical investment practices. Networking with alumni and industry professionals can also enhance the application.

Aspiring fund managers; emerging managers seeking to launch new funds; anyone passionate about starting a venture capital firm.

The program is open to anyone passionate about starting a venture capital firm, including aspiring fund managers and emerging managers seeking to launch new funds.

Participants receive a free 14-week comprehensive fund-building curriculum, access to a community of peer managers, networking opportunities with Silicon Valley experts, webinars, office hours, and a Demo Day fundraising platform.

The program lasts for 14 weeks, providing a structured curriculum and support to help participants launch their venture capital firms.

Since its inception, VC Lab has successfully launched over 920 venture capital firms, significantly reducing the time to first close from 18-24 months to 6 months or less. In 2023, nearly 50% of new VC firms were launched with the support of VC Lab.