Dream VC, a leading provider of venture capital training programmes in Africa, has opened applications for its 2024 cohort.
Now in its third year and having trained more than 170 African and Africa-focused investment professionals, the programmes will provide a tailored curriculum, practical training, and access to investors during the programme.
Mark Kleyner and Cindy Ai launched Dream VC in 2021 after years of working at startups and venture capital firms in Europe, North America, and Africa.
"One of the reasons why Dream VC became a focal point for me was because I was someone who could never have broken into venture capital without a sort of fellowship programme or someone reaching out and democratising access for me," Ai told Techpoint Africa a few months after the launch.
Dayo Koleowo, General Partner at Microtraction and a previous speaker at Dream VC's venture capital programmes, shared his thoughts on its value proposition.
"The barrier to entry is high for anyone looking to break into the African VC industry, and going through Dream VC equips individuals with the necessary skillset needed to land that entry-level role at an African VC firm. With more African funds springing up every year, there is a huge opportunity to fill positions and get the best talent."
This year, Dream VC will run the Launch Into Venture Capital (LIVC) and Investor Accelerator Program (IA).
LIVC is a four-month-long programme aimed at providing a pathway into entry-level VC roles, while the IA program targets mid to advanced-stage career professionals who have the capital and experience to begin investment activities upon program completion.
While LIVC costs $1,500, the IA program costs $5,000. Scholarships are also provided through the Dream VC Access Foundation.
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"Our commitment at Dream VC extends far beyond merely churning out a set number of investors within a specific timeframe. Through our programs, we're shaping future leaders poised to enter various roles within the venture capital landscape, from joining VCs and launching funds of their own to becoming angels, venture builders, and ecosystem enablers at ESOs," Kleyner said.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
