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These events are designed for aspiring, new, and emerging managers planning to launch and close a venture capital fund.
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Apr 23rd
The Next Gen AI VC Stack
- Specialists using AI are winning. Discover the next-gen VC tech stack built for focused fund managers.
Apr 28th
Your 2026 VC Game Plan with the Man Behind 900+ Fund Launches
- Learn the playbook behind 900+ fund launches from VC Lab’s Head of Acceleration.
May 6th
Cohort 21 Ask Me Anything
- AMA with VC Lab leaders — get insider tips to strengthen your Cohort 21 application.
May 7th
LP Archetypes
- A practical session on who LPs are, what motivates them, and how to engage them more effectively as
Apply to VC Lab Cohort 21
Submit your application by April 27th
VC Lab Structure
Looking to start a VC fund?
Join the VC Lab Program
Final Deadline
April 27, 2026
Start
May 28, 2026
Est. Finish
Sep 24, 2026
VC Lab Cohort Schedule
| Sprint Name | Sprint Focus |
|---|---|
| Sprint 0 — Orientation | Receive orientation about the Accelerator Program |
| Sprint 1 — Thesis Development | Meeting the community of emerging managers and leaders in VC industry. Drafting the investment thesis. |
| Sprint 2 — Venture Team | Examining track record. Identifying future portfolio companies. |
| Sprint 3 — Deal Warehouse | Examining track record. Identifying future portfolio companies. |
| Sprint 4 — Thesis Review | Validating your investment thesis with experts. Preparing initial pitching materials. |
| Sprint 5 — Firm Positioning | Developing your brand and identity. Defining the fund details. |
| Sprint 6 — Fund Presentation | Creating a world-class presentation. Selecting crucial tools and platforms. |
| Sprint 7 — Initial Pitch Meetings | Pitching LPs for feedback. Starting relationship tracking and management. |
| Sprint 8 — Fund Presentation Review | Validating your presentation with experts. Securing initial PACT LP commitments. |
| Sprint 9 — Fund Economics | Refining the economic model for your fund. Defining the terms of the fund. |
| Sprint 10 — Fund Overview & Deal Room | Continuing to pitch LPs. Optimizing fund terms. |
| Sprint 11 — Pitch Meetings & Funnel | Building LP funnel. Preparing for diligence on upcoming investments. |
| Sprint 12 — Pipeline Review | Validating your fundraising progress with experts. |
| Sprint 13 — Fund Closing Strategy | Formulate a strategy to close the fund. Drafting the term sheet. |
Apply to VC Lab Cohort 21
Submit your application by April 27th
