3 tips to make your VC University scholarship application stand out

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Becoming a successful VC investor is incredibly challenging –  especially for people from underrepresented and underestimated backgrounds – which is why VC University offers a robust scholarship program for those aspiring VCs. The scholarship covers the cost of course tuition, includes dedicated office hours, and provides access to a curated, three-month mentorship program. In this […]

Spotlight on Black emerging managers: Shila Nieves Burney

This is the last installment in a four-part series. Read parts one, two, and three! According to Venture Forward’s latest VC Human Capital Survey, Black investors represented just 3% of VC partners in 2020. The survey found that newer firms (i.e., those founded within the past ten years) had a higher representation of Black partners. […]

Spotlight on Black emerging managers: Ivan Alo and LaDante McMillon

This is the third installment in a four-part series. Read part one and two. According to Venture Forward’s latest VC Human Capital Survey, Black investors represented just 3% of VC partners in 2020. The survey found that newer firms (i.e., those founded within the past ten years) had a higher representation of Black partners. In […]

Spotlight on Black emerging managers: Austin Clements

This is the second installment in a four-part series. Read part one. According to Venture Forward’s latest VC Human Capital Survey, Black investors represented just 3% of VC partners in 2020. The survey found that newer firms (i.e., those founded within the past ten years) had a higher representation of Black partners. In recent years, […]

Meet the scholarship recipients of VC University Cohort 12

News & Insights | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: hello@ventureforward.org Phone: Email: ABOUT THE PROGRAM: VC University is the industry-leading certificate course on the fundamentals of venture capital. Produced by Startup@BerkeleyLaw, NVCA, and Venture Forward, this program caters to professionals who are new to the venture ecosystem, and current practitioners seeking to reinforce their VC knowledge […]

Spotlight on Black emerging managers: Chandra Roxanne

According to Venture Forward’s latest VC Human Capital Survey, Black investors represented just 3% of VC partners in 2020. The survey also found that newer firms (i.e., those founded within the past ten years) had a higher representation of Black partners. In recent years, we’ve seen several talented Black investors launching their own funds and […]

What DEI progress has the VC industry made since the summer of 2020?

This is an important question to unpack for the venture capital (VC) industry. Venture Forward, NVCA, and Deloitte are currently fielding the fourth edition of the VC Human Capital Survey, to uncover the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in VC. Our goal is to better understand what progress the industry has made […]

What DEI progress has the VC industry made since the summer of 2020?

This is an important question to unpack for the venture capital (VC) industry. Venture Forward, NVCA, and Deloitte are currently fielding the fourth edition of the VC Human Capital Survey, to uncover the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in VC. Our goal is to better understand what progress the industry has made […]

Meet the Cohort 11 Scholarship Recipients of VC University

Meet VC University ONLINE’s Cohort 11 Scholarship Recipients! We’re thrilled to introduce the Cohort 11 scholarship recipients of VC University ONLINE – 40 talented, aspiring VCs from historically underrepresented and underestimated backgrounds. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: VC University ONLINE is a highly-reviewed certificate course on the fundamentals of venture capital, created by NVCA, Venture Forward, and […]

13 LGBTQ+ Investors Making a Big Impact

News & Insights | Contact: Phone: Email: Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 To celebrate, we’re highlighting 13 LGBTQ+ investors making a positive impact in the venture ecosystem. From rising stars to seasoned investors, these investors are making a big impact and show the strength and importance of the LGBTQ+ community in our industry. Advancing intersectional diversity […]

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