Program · Bootcamp
Baby VC Bootcamp
Baby VC Bootcamp is Baby VC's bootcamp offering a comprehensive introduction to venture capital for students and young professionals.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Baby VC Bootcamp offers
What Baby VC Bootcamp is
Baby VC Bootcamp is a free 10-week venture capital training bootcamp and community program for students and young professionals who want to understand or enter venture capital, startups, and European tech ecosystems. The bootcamp runs as 10 tailored masterclasses over 10 weeks, generally 2 hours each week, and covers VC basics, fund building, sourcing and screening, early-stage due diligence, adding value, exits, and an investment challenge where fellows pitch self-sourced startups to VC investors.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Bootcamp
- Host organization
- baby vc
- Last reviewed
- June 17, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- No Compensation
Compensation and economics
The program is entirely free, removing financial barriers to participation. There is no direct monetary compensation, equity, or investment capital provided, but the focus is on knowledge transfer, network building, and creating a community of informed venture participants.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Baby VC's mission is to demystify and democratize the European venture capital industry. The program targets students and young professionals who are interested in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and tech ecosystems, aiming to remove traditional barriers to entry in the VC space.
Eligibility
Baby VC explicitly welcomes any European student or young professional interested in VC, entrepreneurship, and tech ecosystems. There are no specific educational, professional, or background requirements.
Selection approach
Baby VC explicitly welcomes any European student or young professional interested in VC, entrepreneurship, and tech ecosystems. The application process is deliberately lightweight: applicants provide basic information and record a brief video explaining their motivation to join.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
- Audience
- Students · Investors · Founders · Operators
- Geographic eligibility
- Europe
- Career stage
- Student · Early Career
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- London, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Cohort size
- 30
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is hybrid, meeting in-person for 2 hours every Wednesday evening (Tuesdays in the DACH region) with remote options available for exceptional circumstances.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment, meeting for 2 hours weekly over the 10-week duration.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Written Statement · Video
Published timeline
The bootcamp lasts for 10 weeks, with cohorts meeting in-person for 2 hours every Wednesday evening (Tuesdays in the DACH region). There are two cohorts per year, in spring and fall.
Application considerations
Applicants should focus on clearly articulating their motivation for joining the program in their application video. Demonstrating a genuine interest in venture capital and a willingness to learn will strengthen their application.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants gain: Curriculum and mentorship: 10 masterclasses from industry practitioners covering VC fundamentals, deal mechanics, investment strategy, and practical frameworks. Hands-on experience: Due diligence memo exercises and capstone investment challenge with real feedback from investor judges. Network access: Direct connections with 300+ venture capitalists from firms like a16z, Balderton, and Daphni. Lifetime alumni community: Monthly local gatherings, quarterly networking lunches with VCs and entrepreneurs, twice-yearly weekend retreats, access to curated Slack workspace and resource library. Content and ongoing learning: Themed webinars, newsletter, podcast, and opportunities to contribute to Baby VC's thought leadership.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Baby VC has graduated hundreds of fellows across its bootcamps. Alumni have gone on to various roles in the venture ecosystem, from associate positions at major firms to founding their own investment vehicles. The organization reports maintaining an active community of 100+ engaged alumni in its core ecosystem at any given time.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Baby VC Bootcamp is published in Upseed as a bootcamp program hosted by baby vc. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
June 17, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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