The Academy

Taught by the people who allocate. Fueling visions, empowering ventures.

Fundraise better and faster. Build a best-performing fund. Be the leader of the change. Practical programmes run by Venture Connections with the European Women in VC community, open to the whole market.

Programmes

Three editions and counting.

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VC Fund Manager Masterclass | Summer 2026 Edition

An immersive 3-day competitive simulation. Live your fund's entire lifecycle: build an investment thesis, evaluate deals, pitch to LPs, and make real investment decisions alongside peers from across Europe.

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Past editionOnline

VC Fund Manager Masterclass | Spring 2026 Edition

The Spring 2026 cohort brought together emerging and mid-career women in VC for an intensive simulation of a real-world fund lifecycle, from thesis to deal to LP pitch. Now closed for registration.

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Past editionOnline

Venture Forward: Navigating a Successful Career in VC | Spring 2025 Edition

The original Venture Forward bootcamp, designed for young and mid-career women navigating a career in venture capital. Participants built practical skills in fund management, investment strategy, and stakeholder communication across five weeks online.

In their own words

What participants say

“My best moment was our first investment. That was the moment when it started to feel real. There's not a lot of chances to have a simulation of a real-life VC fund in the making, and to have the opportunity to gain great insights with incredibly talented people from different places in Europe and the world, all condensed in just three days. I haven't seen any program like this online or offline. It's really, really, really recommended.”

Alejo Lauria

Alejo Lauria

CVC Associate at Brisa Head Ventures

“It really focused on applied knowledge. There are a bunch of excellent courses and trainings out there that give you strong fundamentals and theoretical background. What's missing is exactly those situations where you figure out your investment thesis, you pitch on the spot, and you put yourself in the shoes of the founder. This academy gave me exactly that. You're in a high stakes environment where you have to make decisions on the go. From that perspective, it was absolutely invaluable. It gave me a lot of practical skills that I can actually take and apply in my venture capital career.”

Iryna Krepchuk

Iryna Krepchuk

Investment Manager at Trin Ventures

“The emotions are real. It's a simulation, but you still feel the importance of delivering for yourself and your team. It was intense, but the learnings stay with you. It affects the way I think now as a venture analyst. I feel motivated after going through the deep valley of the challenges. That's why I would recommend it.”

Priscilla Sinambela

Priscilla Sinambela

Venture Analyst at Family Office

Video testimonials

Hear from our alumni

Alejo Lauria

Alejo Lauria

CVC Associate at Brisa Head Ventures

Iryna Krepchuk

Iryna Krepchuk

Investment Manager at Trin Ventures

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