Following Jennifer's journeyJennifer Quigley-Jones
Follow Jennifer as she builds her venture capital edge.
Jennifer is starting her Venture University Investor Accelerator journey. She is opening this page so you can follow along, see what the program actually looks like from the inside, and decide when to join a cohort of your own.
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NEXT INVESTOR ACCELERATOR COHORT
Fall 2026 starts soon.
Eleven weeks inside our working fund, Fall 2026 runs from 28 Sep to Dec 11. Rolling admissions, first come first served.
Cohort start date
Fall 2026
Upcoming cohorts
Winter 2027
Monday, Jan 11th
Runs through Mar 26
Spring 2027
Monday, Mar 29th
Runs through Jun 11
Summer 2027
Monday, Jun 14th
Runs through Aug 28
Why Jennifer is doing this
A personal note on the journey ahead.
Jennifer joined Venture University to move from learning about venture capital to actually doing it. She wanted a structured environment where she could evaluate real deals, work alongside experienced investors, and build a track record she could point to.
She is particularly interested in how early-stage conviction is formed, how to diligence quickly without cutting corners, and how the best investors build relationships that last well beyond any single deal.
If you are reading this, you are probably curious about the same things. Jennifer is opening this page so you can follow her journey and, when the timing is right for you, plan your own cohort in the year ahead.
“I want to look back in a year and see deals I helped evaluate, founders I learned from, and a network I actually trust.”
Jennifer Quigley-Jones
Investor Accelerator participant
VOICES FROM THE PROGRAM
Hear it from our alumni.
Short clips from investors who went through the Investor Accelerator.
How it all fits
One cohort, all programs,
eleven weeks.
The Investor Accelerator is the spine. The Masterclass, Advanced Modules, Fireside Chats and the fund itself all map to it.
Foundation
Week 1VC Masterclass
40 hours, 100+ topics, 250+ slides. The complete A to Z of venture, taught by VU's General Partners. Case studies, frameworks, group discussion.
Learn more →Ongoing
Weeks 1–11Fireside Chats
Access to 200+ Fireside Chats with leading investors and founders. Learn directly from the operators shaping the market.
Continuing Education
Weeks 3–11Advanced Modules
Twice-weekly deep dives with senior partners on complex, current-market topics. Recorded and live sessions across nine weeks.
Learn more →Live Deal Review
Week 2Startup Madness
A 3.5-day event where partners and cohort members screen 60+ startups together. Watch how senior management engages with founders and pitches the fund.
LEARN BY DOING
Weeks 3–10Investment Apprenticeship
Become a Venture Partner inside VU Venture Partners. Our checkbook in your hands: participate in partner meetings, deal flow, diligence, and live investment decisions with profit-sharing.
Learn more →Graduation
Week 11Private Dinner and Trips
Private dinner in Munich, Kitzbühel ski/hike for Europeans, Napa Valley wine and food tour for Americans. Lifetime cohort bond.
A different kind of investor program
An 11-week program. Learn, invest, earn 3 certificates and actually build a track record, your portfolio.
An immersive, cohort-based experience combining world-class investor education with a structured investment apprenticeship, and a community that will help you, for the rest of your life.
- Build a real track record by investing in real startups, not just case studies
- Master the full VC cycle: sourcing, diligence, IC, execution, fundraising
- Learn what it takes to perform as a General Partner, not just shadow one
- Level up yourself, go from Associate to Partner, or train your full investment team
- Become (more) fluent in venture. Gain conviction. Move forward with clarity
- Join a trusted community of peers, mentors, and partners for lifelong support
EXCLUSIVE TO VU COHORT MEMBERS
A profit-participation model tied to your cohort's work.
As part of the apprenticeship, eligible cohort members may share in a portion of the economics from investments sourced and evaluated by the cohort. This is designed to mirror how a venture fund operates, not to solicit capital or guarantee returns.
Financial participation is possible, not guaranteed.
The program may include a profit-sharing arrangement tied to the performance of investments selected by the cohort. Participation is not guaranteed and is contingent on actual investment outcomes. No personal capital is required. Investments are made by VU's committed LP funds and SPVs; individual members do not have to invest directly. Venture University is a tuition-based professional development program.
Observation and deal-room access.
Members observe the full investment process, from sourcing to diligence to committee decisions. Accredited investors or fund managers may, where eligible, choose to follow alongside their cohort's deals through VU's existing syndicate structure, subject to applicable rules and limits.
Sourced capital.
Where members introduce investors who participate in VU syndicate SPVs, the program may provide a share of the carried interest generated by that sourced capital, consistent with industry standard introducer arrangements, and subject to geographical restrictions.
Sourced deals.
After graduating, members who introduce companies that VU invests in may be eligible for a small carried-interest allocation on those deals, subject to the fund's standard policies and documentation and to geographical restrictions.
Profit sharing is entirely dependent on investment performance and is not guaranteed. Participation is subject to eligibility, visa status, and geographical restrictions. Past performance does not indicate future results.
Who is this for?
Different backgrounds. One thing in common: ambition.
Exited Entrepreneurs & Owners
For founders and owners who have just started deploying. Or are about to.
Family Offices & LPs
For families and FO operators now allocating venture capital.
Angel Investors
For active and aspiring angels sharpening their edge.
Emerging Fund Manager
For first-time GPs, solo capitalists and aspiring VCs.
Emerging VC Associate
For young talent starting their investing journey.
Corporate Innovators & Industry Experts
For CVCs, scientists, founders, and operators with a niche edge.
Career Transitioners
For experienced professionals entering VC.
The Investor Accelerator experience
Everything included when you join the program.
Learn
Investor Education Programs
- VC Masterclass
1 week, 5 days. Understand how venture capital actually works from sourcing to exits.
- Advanced VC Modules
16 core modules covering venture economics, fund structures, valuation, and portfolio strategy.
- Fireside Chats
Closed-door sessions with investors, founders, LPs, and operators sharing real decisions and lessons.
Invest
Investment Apprenticeship
- Join a Vertical Investment Team
Work within a focused sector alongside experienced investors.
- Startup Madness
Screen, discuss, and vote on live investment opportunities.
- Access High Volume Deal Flow
Access and contribute to a pipeline of ~5,000 startups per quarter.
- Operate as a Venture Partner
Run due diligence, speak with founders and customers, and form conviction.
- Weekly Partner Meetings
Present and debate the most promising deals with the fund's investment team.
- Investment Committee Participation
Present deals and participate in final investment decisions.
- Build a Real Track Record
Participate in up to 7 investments per quarter.
- Profit Sharing Agreement
Participate in the upside of cohort investments.
Grow
Network & Access
- Welcome Dinner in Munich or San Francisco
Start each cohort in person with your investor group.
- Reverse Demo Day
Present investment theses and selected deals to investors.
- Private Dinners & Trips
Strengthen relationships across cohorts and geographies.
- Ongoing Alumni Investor Community
Access deal flow, co-invest opportunities, and private events.
Develop
Exponential Career Development
- Career Coaching and Positioning
Prepare for roles in VC, growth equity, PE, and corporate venture.
- Multiple Career Paths
Join a fund, build your own, land the position you always wanted, or invest alongside your existing role.
- Launch Investor Syndicate or Fund
Receive support on structure, LP materials, and setup.
- Global VU Alumni Network
Join a community of 1,000+ venture investors worldwide.
Flexible participation
Built around your life.
Everyone at VU has their own goals, and those are top priority. We support and coach you daily to ensure that you get the most out of the program.
VU can be done remotely or in person in San Francisco, Munich, and Hong Kong.
Our program requires at least 10 to 15 hours per week and can also be done full-time.
We run our sessions on California time (so evenings in Europe). Key times to block in your calendar are 6 to 9 PM CET, Monday to Thursday.
TUITION
A meaningful investment in your future as an investor.
Join Venture University for 1, 2 or 4 quarters (around 3, 6 or 12 months), build a real venture investing track record by participating in 7 to 28 investments, and receive a profit-sharing agreement tied to the performance of your cohort's selected investments, with the potential to return some, all, or more than your tuition.
Most popular: full year enrollment saves €10K compared to enrolling one quarter at a time.
Across our 1,000+ alumni globally, participants who were initially exploring venture capital or innovation investing typically completed 1 to 2 quarters. Those seeking to build a deeper venture investing track record typically participated for 4 quarters, which is the path we generally recommend for emerging fund managers, career transitioners, angel investors, family offices, and professional investors.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for exceptional applicants, typically covering up to 50 percent of tuition. Tuition is typically paid in two installments: 50% upon accepting the admissions offer, with the remaining 50% due one month prior to the start of the cohort. In select cases, additional installment arrangements may be available.
When you can join
Quarterly cohorts. Rolling admissions.
Hear from alumni
What happens after your time at Venture University.
Join a global network of 1000+ investors who have gone through the program and gone on to launch funds, join top-tier firms, and make bold investments of their own.
"The partners at VU have a sincere desire to help you achieve your career goals, and were incredibly supportive during my journey in landing two venture capital job offers."
"Do it! You won't regret it. I was an Angel investor before VU, but I have an entirely new perspective for how I evaluate deals and feel I'm now performing at the top of my game."
"If you really want to understand the Venture Capital market and want to learn from some of the most qualified people in the industry, there are very few other alternatives available at this level."
"I had planned to spend the next 2-3 years slaving at an investment bank for a small shot at becoming a VC. Venture University provided me with an opportunity to leapfrog that pain and fast-track my career."
Private call
Book a call with Jennifer.
30 minutes, 1:1. Jennifer will share why she chose VU and help you think through which upcoming cohort could be the right fit. Calendly booking will be enabled shortly.
Booking coming soon
Jennifer's private calendar is being set up. In the meantime, reach out to the VU admissions team and mention you are following Jennifer's journey.
Email admissionsFAQ
Common questions.
Do I need prior investing experience?
No. Many participants come from consulting, tech, or research. We'll teach you both the fundamentals and the advanced concepts.
I've been investing for years. Is this only for beginners?
Not at all. Many of our participants are experienced angel investors, family office leads, or fund managers looking to sharpen their edge, build a stronger track record, better manage their portfolio, and drive real liquidation opportunities.
What if I'm working full-time?
We offer part-time and full-time options. All live sessions are recorded, and most of our professionals manage it alongside their work. Often they end up with more time because they know what they are doing.
Can I join if I'm outside of Europe?
Yes. Many join virtually from around the world. We run a hybrid format with hubs in Munich, San Francisco, and Hong Kong.
Is this just an online course?
No. It's an investment apprenticeship inside a real VC fund with real capital, real deals, and peer collaboration.
What time zone do you run sessions in?
We run our live sessions on California time, which means evenings in Europe. Key times to block are typically 6-9 PM CET, Monday through Thursday. All sessions are recorded.