Program · Startup Support
Venture University Apprenticeship
Venture University Apprenticeship is Venture University's apprenticeship offering hands-on VC/PE investment experience for aspiring investors.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Venture University Apprenticeship offers
What Venture University Apprenticeship is
Venture University's Venture Capital & Private Equity Apprenticeship Training Program is a selective trade school offering individuals 3-12 months of hands-on VC/PE investment experience with actual capital deployment, combining academic instruction with real deal participation. Participants engage directly in investment sourcing, due diligence, and investment committee participation, gaining equity exposure through profit-sharing agreements.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Host organization
- Venture University
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Carry Share
Compensation and economics
Participants receive Profit Sharing Agreements with potential returns based on the success of their investments, aligning their development with investment outcomes.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The program aims to provide aspiring investors with practical experience in venture capital and private equity, fostering a strong entrepreneurial mindset and investment skills through hands-on learning and real deal participation.
Eligibility
Candidates should possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrate investment acumen, along with a commitment to learning.
Selection approach
The program has a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of less than 2%. Applicants must demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset and investment acumen.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Global
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program is offered in-person in major global hubs such as San Francisco, Hong Kong, Munich, and São Paulo, as well as virtually.
Participation expectations
Participants are expected to engage full-time in the program, dedicating significant time to hands-on investing activities.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program duration is flexible, ranging from 3 to 12 months, with a blended learning format that includes both academic instruction and experiential investing.
Application considerations
Applicants should focus on demonstrating their entrepreneurial mindset and investment acumen in their applications.
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 hands-on experience in VC/PE, engage in real investment activities, and have the opportunity to build equity through profit-sharing agreements.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Venture University Apprenticeship is published in Upseed as a startup support program hosted by Venture University. 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
March 16, 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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