Program · Bootcamp
VC University Bootcamp (Stanford & NVCA)
VC University Bootcamp is NVCA, Venture Forward, UC Berkeley Law Executive Education, and Stanford Law School's bootcamp offering advanced training for investment professionals.
Overview
What VC University Bootcamp (Stanford & NVCA) offers
What VC University Bootcamp (Stanford & NVCA) is
The VC University Bootcamp, offered in partnership between NVCA, Venture Forward, UC Berkeley Law Executive Education, and Stanford Law School, is an intensive four-day in-person certificate program designed for advanced investment professionals on the partner track. The inaugural bootcamp was held February 24-27, 2026 at Stanford. The program is tailored for VC professionals transitioning to General Partner roles, including VC University alumni who have advanced in their careers, principals/partners at venture firms, emerging fund managers, and other experienced investors. Through simulations, case studies, and collaborative projects, participants develop expertise in investment theses, term sheet negotiation, and portfolio strategy. Participants are grouped by sector interest (life sciences, impact, software) and assigned experienced facilitators for support.
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
- NVCA, Venture Forward, UC Berkeley Law Executive Education, Stanford Law School
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Eligibility
Advanced investment professionals on path to GP roles; VC University alumni; principals, partners, or equivalent roles; emerging fund managers; experienced investors; VC University alumni, UC Berkeley alumni, Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees eligible for 30% discount
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Fund Managers
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Stanford, California, United States
- Duration
- 1 weeks
- Engagement
- Unknown
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
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
4-day intensive bootcamp; expert facilitators; real-world scenario simulations; term sheet and portfolio strategy training; sector-specific peer groups; networking with advanced investment professionals; certificate of completion
Common questions
Program details at a glance
VC University Bootcamp (Stanford & NVCA) is published in Upseed as a bootcamp program hosted by NVCA, Venture Forward, UC Berkeley Law Executive Education, Stanford Law 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
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 26, 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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