Dream VC Opens Applications for Venture Capital and Investor Accelerator Program

Dream VC is an African-focused venture capitalist institute founded in 2021 by Cindy Ai and Mark Kleyner to create and deliver educational programs focused on startup investment. 

This year, Dream VC opened applications for it’s 2024 cohorts of the Venture Capital Fellowship and Investor Accelerator Program; these programs will offer extensive curriculums, immersive learning blocks, networking opportunities, and practical modules.

The Venture Capital Fellowship Program

This beginner course is prepared for juniors, graduates, post-graduates, founders, and analysts looking to enter the African Venture Capital space. This program is highly mentored by other Venture capital companies like Voltron Capital, First Circle Capital, Ajim Capital, Catalyst Fund, Talanton, and more. 

You are advised to apply if you are a;

• Junior Professional

This program is for juniors with 2-5 years of experience ready to leverage their professional experience and learn how their value-added best plugs into the space. They will be learning from experts and given adequate mentorship and insight on how to kickstart their journey into VC.

• Exceptional Graduates & Post-Graduate Students

Students pursuing a degree or already having one can also apply and explore the venture capital space as a potential career path. 

• Founders Looking to Invest

Founders who apply and get selected can learn how investors assess deals and the process of how investors think. They can use this knowledge to raise venture financing and write angel checks for your founder network.

What the Program Offers

• Exclusive panels with top VC investors
• Weekly all-hands and networking
• Regular social and bonding opportunities
• Extensive in-house resource database
• Lifetime community membership
• Inclusive annual fellows retreat

How to Apply

You can read more about the application here or get started to submit your application here.

Investor Accelerator Program

This comprehensive course is prepared for professionals, investors, and senior operators wishing to be future African ecosystem builders. This program is highly mentored by panelist partners from VCs like EchoVC, Knife Capital, Voltron Capital, and more.

You are advised to apply if you are a;

• Senior Career Professional

This program is for senior professionals with 5-10+ years of experience ready to leverage their professional experience and learn how their value-added best plugs into the space. They will be learning from experts and given adequate mentorship and insight on how to kickstart their journey into VC.

• Founders with Successful Exits

Founders who apply and get selected can learn how investors assess deals and the process of how investors think. They can use this knowledge to raise venture financing and potentially write angel checks for your founder network.

• Experienced Operators at a Growth Stage Startup

Operators with experience working at a fast-growing company can get practical support on navigating investments by walking in the shoes of an investor and honing their skills.

• Angel Investors and Employees at Investment Firms

With this program, you will gain edge-cutting knowledge on modeling a VC fund, term sheet negotiation, and portfolio construction. 

• Head of Entrepreneurship Support Organizations

There are comprehensive lessons that can help you align the best way to support entrepreneurs at your organization, learn about investment readiness, and the role every ecosystem player has to provide with the space.

• Individuals Keen on Investing in Startups

Beyond your capital and network, you can learn how to diversify your investments by creating innovations and exploring venture capital’s substantial role in wealth allocation.

Also read: Apply for CMU-Africa Business Incubation Program for visionary African tech founders.

What the Program Offers

• Exclusive panels with top VC investors
• Weekly dynamic and interactive sessions
• Community-driven deal-flow pipeline
• Extensive in-house resources database
• Investment committee simulations
• Proprietary tools and platform use
• Lifetime community membership
• Inclusive annual fellows retreat

How to Apply

You can read more about the application here or get started to submit your application here.