Aspiring YAC VC Fellowship

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Overview

CatalyzU (formerly Young African Catalysts / YAC) is a pan-African venture capital talent development organization founded by Luke Morsert and Karl Nchite. The Venture Capital Fellowship is an 8-week intensive program with bi-weekly lectures covering pitch deck analysis, financial modeling, valuations, and founder etiquette. Fellows are paired with 2 startups throughout the program and work on real-world investments from CatalyzU's venture scouting wing and the YAC Venture Fund. Post-fellowship, select fellows are offered 3-month internships with partner VCs, with potential for full-time employment.

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Admissions

Open

The fellowship is open to applicants under 35 years old with 0-8 years of work experience and an interest in African venture capital.

Compensation

No Compensation

The program is free of charge, providing a structured curriculum without any financial compensation.

Price

Free

The program is offered at no cost to participants.

Timeline

The program lasts for 8 weeks with periodic cohorts.

Engagement

Part-Time

The fellowship requires a part-time commitment over the 8-week duration.

Presence

Remote

The program is fully remote, allowing participants from across Africa to engage.

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CatalyzU has been featured in TechCabal and Techpoint Africa, highlighting its mission to democratize access to the venture ecosystem in Africa.

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