Venture Forward

Venture has historically been hard to break into because there’s no clear path - just signals, networks, and guesswork. VC University brings that structure, context, and access. General registration is open. 22 cohorts have sold out. Secure your spot: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/ UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.

Access to venture is still uneven. Geography, network, and timing all play a role. #VCUniversity was designed to make that access more practical. Deadline for early-bird registration is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PT. After tonight, $1500 tuition will rise to the general rate of $1850. 22 cohorts have sold out. Don’t wait! #VCUniversity 🔗venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

Most people don’t struggle with interest in VC; they struggle with direction. Who to learn from, what to learn, and how to know if you’re on the right track. That’s what VC University is designed to solve. If this has been on your list for development, now is the time to decide. Early-bird pricing ends THIS Friday, July 31. venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

Are you interested in VC, but don’t know where to start? That’s where most people get stuck. #VCUniversity is designed to help you move from learning to doing, with practical guidance from people actively working and building in venture. Early registration is open until July 31. 22 cohorts have sold out. Learn more now and decide if this is your next step: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/. #VCUniversity #venturecapital

Venture capital is difficult to learn without a clear, structured approach. VC University provides that structured approach. The comprehensive modules focus on the mechanics of venture: how funds work, how decisions are made, and how to better navigate the ecosystem. VC University is an approachable way to learn the fundamentals of venture capital. Early-bird pricing is offered through July 31: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/ UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available. ........ If you’re wondering if this program is best suited for you, we are hosting a live virtual info session on Tuesday, July 28 from 11:30-12:30 pm PT. A recording will be shared with all who register. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Breaking into VC can feel like guessing your way through it. There’s a lot of content, but very few places where it’s actually taught in a practical way. VC University was built to change that. Early registration is now open. 22 cohorts have sold out. 🔗venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/ .... Curious about #VCUniversity? 💻 Register for our info session on July 28: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… ... UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available. Learn more here: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/.

📢 Today is the LAST DAY to apply for Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Office Hours 16 held in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day, happening in Detroit on October 1 in Detroit, MI! Emerging VC fund managers: don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn directly from LPs, experienced GPs, and industry advisors. Apply by TONIGHT: ventureforward.org/EMOH-app

🚨 Emerging managers: applications for our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours close in 2 DAYS! EMOH 16 will be held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1, in partnership with @renvcf’s UnDemo Day. You’ll have an opportunity to get personalized feedback on your fundraising strategy, LP management, and the chance to ask your burning questions in a safe, collaborative environment. 💫Apply by THIS Wednesday, July 15. ventureforward.org/EMOH-app

⏰ Just ONE MORE WEEK left to apply for Emerging Manager Office Hours 16, happening in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1! This program offers an opportunity for underrepresented EMs to connect with LPs, GPs with significant fundraising and fund management experience, industry advisors, and each other, for open and collaborative conversations. Apply now to participate! 👉 ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

📣Underrepresented VC fund managers: don't miss out on the opportunity to join us at our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours, held in Detroit, MI on Oct. 1, in partnership with @renvcf’s UnDemo Day. We’re providing an opportunity where EMs can learn about the fundraising process, GP-LP relationship management, and more in an intimate environment. Apply by Wednesday, July 15. ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

🎉EMOH 16 applications are now open! 🎉 Venture Forward’s 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program is coming to Detroit, MI on October 1, 2026, in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day! We're inviting emerging managers to this half-day program where they’ll connect and learn from experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors in small group office hours. We’re looking for individuals who are: ✅ Currently raising or managing Fund I-IV of less than $150 million ✅ Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem ✅ Are based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Apply by July 15: ventureforward.org/emoh-app Special thanks to our partners @Cooley and @SVB for making this program possible! 👉 Are you an experienced GP or LP who is interested in hosting office hours? Contact us at programs@ventureforward.org.

🚨 EMOH 16 applications open next week on July 1! Venture Forward is hosting our 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program on October 1st in Detroit, Michigan in partnership with @renvcf! We’re bringing together 20–25 emerging venture fund managers for an opportunity to connect and learn from experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors in an intimate environment. We encourage applications from managers who are: 💫 Raising or managing Funds I–IV, less than $150m 💫 Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem 💫 Based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Learn more: ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o… ..... 👋Are you an experienced GP or LP who is interested in hosting office hours? Contact us at programs@ventureforward.org.

⏳ Attention Life Science VCs: this Friday is the deadline for VCs to volunteer as a #VCUniversity mentor! Mentors will meet with their mentee for 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026 (only 3-4 hours in total). We especially need VCs in pharma, biotech, and healthcare to mentor the next generation of VCs who are interested in healthcare innovation. Share this with your networks and sign up by THIS Friday. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/ #lifesciences #VC #biotech #pharma #healthcare #mentorship

EMOH 16 is coming to Detroit, Michigan! 🚀 Venture Forward's 16th Emerging Manager Office Hours program will take place on October 1, 2026, in partnership with @renvcf's UnDemo Day. We're excited to welcome 20–25 emerging managers for an opportunity to connect with experienced LPs, GPs, and industry advisors. Applications are open July 1-15. We're excited to hear from emerging managers who are: 💛 Currently raising or managing Fund I-IV, of less than $150 million 💛 Have had limited access to opportunities in the venture ecosystem 💛 Are based in, or have meaningful professional connections to, the Midwest Learn more here: ventureforward.org/vf-events/em-o…

A strong venture ecosystem depends on who we bring along next. We're recruiting VCs to mentor @VCUniversity scholarship recipients for just 1 virtual hour/month from August–October. All sectors and experience levels welcome, especially life sciences. 97% of mentors would recommend the experience. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

Being a VC mentor doesn’t require a big time commitment—just intention. Volunteer 1 virtual hr/month (August–October) to support a nextgen investor in #VCUniversity Cohort 22. 97% of mentors would recommend the program. Sign up by Jun. 26: ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

📣VC volunteers needed: mentor Cohort 22 of #VCUniversity! US-based VCs of all sectors and experience levels are needed, and the time commitment is only 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026. Learn more and sign up: ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

🚨 TONIGHT is the scholarship application deadline for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity! Final opportunity to join our course on venture finance with full tuition covered + gain access to a high quality mentorship program: ventureforward.org/vcu-scholarshi…

Support the VC community: volunteer 1 virtual hour/month from August - October 2026 as a VC mentor in #VCUniversity! We need US-based VCs from all experience levels and sectors to volunteer (particularly in HealthTech, Pharma/Biotech, and Medical Devices). Learn more and sign up. 👉 ventureforward.org/vcu-mentor/

📢 Early-career and aspiring VCs: the scholarship application for Cohort 23 of #VCUniversity is open! ✨ Deadline: THIS Wednesday, June 10 Learn more: venturecapitaluniversity.com/scholarship/on… Apply: ventureforward.org/vcu-scholarship