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Columbia Business School VC Program
Columbia Business School VC Program is Columbia's fellowship offering comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring venture capitalists.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Columbia Business School VC Program offers
What Columbia Business School VC Program is
Columbia Venture Fellows is a highly competitive, application-only, two-year program run through the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School. It prepares CBS students for venture-capital careers through academic and experiential learning: fellows diligence student and alumni startups through the Lang Fund process, write investment theses with top VC funds, receive priority enrollment in VC courses, and learn from investors and founders.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program at Columbia Business School
- Last reviewed
- June 12, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Paid
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Columbia Business School's VC Program aims to develop the next generation of venture capital leaders by combining academic rigor with practical experience. The program focuses on equipping participants with the analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in venture capital investing, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field.
Eligibility
Candidates for the executive education programs do not need formal prerequisites or experience in finance. Ideal candidates include finance professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and career changers. For the Columbia Venture Fellows program, candidates must be full-time MBA students at Columbia Business School.
Selection approach
Admission to the Columbia Venture Fellows program is highly competitive and requires a holistic review of the candidate's profile, including essays or written responses and potential interviews. Most executive education programs have rolling admissions and do not require essays or interviews.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- FintechHealthcareConsumerArtificial IntelligenceBiotech & Life SciencesEducationReal Estate & Property TechFood & AgricultureMobility & TransportationEnergy
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
- Audience
- Founders · Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- New York, NY, United States
- Duration
- 104 weeks
- Cohort size
- 30
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program offers both online and in-person options, providing flexibility for participants. Most programs have asynchronous and synchronous learning components.
Participation expectations
Participants can expect a time commitment of approximately 5–7 hours per week for the Venture Capital Private Equity Program and 5–8 hours per week for the Foundations of Venture Capital.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Next deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Written Statement · Interview
Published timeline
The Venture Capital Private Equity Program lasts 9–12 months, while the Foundations of Venture Capital is a 6-week online program. The Columbia Venture Fellows program spans two years.
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 access to a comprehensive VC curriculum, practical application through real case studies, and a strong network of professionals and faculty. The program also offers hands-on experience through the Lang Fund, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities for career development in venture capital.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Alumni of the Columbia Venture Fellows program have successfully placed in tier 1 VC firms such as Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, as well as corporate venture arms and emerging funds. Many alumni have launched their own venture funds and have become recognized thought leaders in the venture capital space.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Columbia Business School VC Program is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program at Columbia Business School. 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 12, 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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