Apply for the Dream VC’s 2024 Venture Capital Training Programs
Dream VC, Africa’s top supplier of venture capital training curricula, has launched applications for the 2024 cohort.
The programmes, which are now in their third year and have taught over 170 African and Africa-focused investment professionals, will provide a specialized curriculum, practical training, and access to investors throughout the program.
Mark Kleyner and Cindy Ai founded Dream VC in 2021 after years of experience working at startups and venture capital firms in Europe, North America, and Africa.
“One of the reasons why Dream VC became a focal point for me was because I was someone who could never have broken into venture capital without a sort of fellowship programme or someone reaching out and democratising access for me,” Ai told Techpoint Africa a few months after the launch.
Dayo Koleowo, General Partner at Microtraction and a past speaker at Dream VC’s venture capital seminars, discussed the company’s value proposition.
“The barrier to entry is high for anyone trying to break into the African VC market, and Dream VC provides individuals with the skillset required to land an entry-level employment at an African VC company. With additional African funds opening up each year, there is a tremendous chance to fill roles and attract the best personnel.”
This year, Dream VC will host the Launch Into Venture Capital (LIVC) and Investor Accelerator Programs (IA).
LIVC is a four-month program that aims to provide a bridge into entry-level VC roles, whereas the IA program is designed for mid to advanced-stage career professionals who have the cash and skills to commence investment activities once the program ends.
The LIVC costs $1,500, but the IA program costs $5,000. Scholarships are also available through the Dream VC Access foundation.
“Our commitment at Dream VC extends far beyond merely churning out a set number of investors within a specific timeframe. Through our programs, we’re shaping future leaders poised to enter various roles within the venture capital landscape, from joining VCs and launching funds of their own to becoming angels, venture builders, and ecosystem enablers at ESOs,” Kleyner said.
Interested parties are urged to apply by the deadline of Sunday, April 14, 2024.
