Cohort 20 · Spring 2027 · Early bird open

Start your career in venture capital.

A 16-week, part-time program. Learn how investors find, evaluate and back startups. Get feedback from working investors and career support to land the role.

Jonathan KingAmy FuKwesi AcquayPriyanka Chaurasia
1,000+ professionals trained in 25+ countries
62.2%
of members have worked in VC or a VC-related role
16 wks
Part-time, about 4–6 hours a week
30-day
full refund window

VC-related includes corporate VC, private equity, venture studios and accelerators.

Jonathan King, Principal at Coinbase Ventures, GoingVC alum
Your 16 weeks
✓
Source startups
✓
Run due diligence
✓
Build a thesis
✓
Write an investment memo
Career support
Resume review
Mock interviews
Referrals
Job board
Jonathan King
Principal, Coinbase Ventures
Cohort 9

GoingVC alumni have worked at

Outcomes

Member outcomes, clearly defined.

Member outcomes
62.2%

of GoingVC members have worked in venture capital or a VC-related role.

VC-related includes corporate venture capital, private equity, venture studios, accelerators and similar investing organizations.

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311 of 500 filled
1,000+
professionals trained
25+
countries
Who it's for

Your experience counts in VC.

You don't need to start over. Every background brings something to an investment decision.

Consulting

You already know how to size up a market.

Product

You know why people adopt a product, or don't.

Finance

You know how to read a company's numbers.

Operations

You know what breaks when a company grows.

Founders

You know the tradeoffs behind building a company.

Students

You're starting early, with structure and feedback.

GoingVC turns what you know into an investor's point of view.

What you'll learn

The work investors do, step by step.

Over 16 weeks you follow the path from finding a company to making the case for it.

01

Sourcing

Find promising startups and build a deal pipeline.

02

Startup evaluation

Look past the pitch at the market, team and numbers.

03

Due diligence

Dig into the business model, performance and risks.

04

Modeling and deal terms

Test a forecast. Read cap tables and term sheets.

05

Investment thesis

Build a point of view you can explain and defend.

06

Investment memo

Make one clear recommendation and get investor feedback.

Real deals through the Investor Program.

You source and evaluate real startup deals, not just case studies.

Community

Learn with people who push your thinking.

You form a view, explain it and hear the counterargument. Your cohort comes from tech, consulting, finance and more.

“I owe my career in venture to GoingVC.”

Jacob Grainger
Jacob Grainger
Associate, Pender Ventures
Cohort 8

“GoingVC had an immense impact on my transition out of tech product management.”

Jonathan King
Jonathan King
Principal, Coinbase Ventures
Cohort 9

“GoingVC’s curriculum is on par if not better than top business schools.”

David Pérez-Hernández
David Pérez-Hernández
VC Investor, Roble Ventures
Cohort 12

“There are lots of job boards out there for venture but the one at GoingVC is super super comprehensive.”

Shivani Singh
Shivani Singh
Growth & Early Stage VC, Alumni Ventures
Cohort 12
Career support

Help getting the role, not just the skills.

CV

Resume review

Career advisors help you rewrite your resume for a VC role.

Q&A

Mock interviews

Practice VC interviews and get feedback before the real one.

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Referrals and intros

Advisors and alumni connect you with firms.

★

Private job board

New VC roles posted every day in the members-only Slack.

Program details

Built for people with full-time jobs.

Length
16 weeks
Time
About 4–6 hours a week
Live sessions
Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5 PM PT
Recordings
Every session is recorded
Format
Fully virtual, open worldwide
Next cohort
Cohort 20, Spring 2027
Payment
Payment plans, plus Climb financing in the U.S.
Guarantee
Full refund within the first 30 days
FAQ

Common questions

Who is the program for?

People serious about a career in venture. Members come from tech, consulting, banking and universities, and range from aspiring analysts to future fund managers.

Do I need a finance or VC background?

No. Lectures, readings, case studies, hands-on modeling and mentorship fill the gaps.

Can I do it while working or studying?

Yes. It's part-time, and most members work, intern or study during the program.

What if I miss a live session?

Every session is recorded. Many members complete the program on their own schedule.

Will I get real investing experience?

Yes. Through the GoingVC Investor Program, you source and evaluate real startup deals.

How does GoingVC help me get a job?

Career advisors offer resume reviews, mock interviews and referrals. Members also get a private job board with new roles posted daily.

Does it help if I'm outside the U.S.?

Yes. The program is fully virtual, and alumni have landed VC roles around the world.

Are there payment options?

Yes. Payment plans are available, and U.S. applicants can finance through our partner Climb. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days, you get a full refund.

Cohort 20 · Spring 2027

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