Venture University Apprenticeship
Gain hands-on VC/PE experience with real capital deployment.
Overview
Venture University's Venture Capital & Private Equity Apprenticeship Training Program is a selective trade school offering individuals 3-12 months of hands-on VC/PE investment experience with actual capital deployment, combining academic instruction with real deal participation. Participants engage directly in investment sourcing, due diligence, and investment committee participation, gaining equity exposure through profit-sharing agreements.
Investment focus
The program aims to provide aspiring investors with practical experience in venture capital and private equity, fostering a strong entrepreneurial mindset and investment skills through hands-on learning and real deal participation.
Program details
Applicants should focus on demonstrating their entrepreneurial mindset and investment acumen in their applications.
Who it is for
Candidates should possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrate investment acumen, along with a commitment to learning.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Venture University ApprenticeshipAdmissions and application
The program has a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of less than 2%. Applicants must demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset and investment acumen.
Benefits
Participants gain hands-on experience in VC/PE, engage in real investment activities, and have the opportunity to build equity through profit-sharing agreements.
Timeline
The program duration is flexible, ranging from 3 to 12 months, with a blended learning format that includes both academic instruction and experiential investing.
How to go about it
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Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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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
Participants pay tuition and may receive a profit-sharing agreement tied to the success of their investments, aligning their development with investment outcomes.
Questions about this program
What is the duration of the program?
The program lasts between 3 to 12 months.
Is the program available online?
Yes, the program can be attended in-person or virtually.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Venture University Apprenticeship
The inspected VC Investor Accelerator application page displays an application start screen; completed submission was not tested.
Source: Application: VC Investor AcceleratorIn an April 2026 review, Nicole Chen reported joining weekly partner meetings about prospective investments.
Source: venture.university Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of venture.universityWharton lists San Francisco, California, for its recorded 2018 Venture University apprenticeship placement.
Source: Health Care Management 2018 summer internship placement listWharton's 2018 internship list records a student placement in Venture University's VC Apprenticeship Program.
Source: Health Care Management 2018 summer internship placement listIn a September 2025 interview, Lauren Dermody described Venture University's apprenticeship model.
Source: Thought Leader Interview: Lauren DermodyVenture University advertised investment-linked profit sharing for its Q1 2026 cohort.
Source: Venture University's Q1 2026 Cohort 52 post
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