Need help getting your fund off the ground? Here are some resources for emerging managers that will help you find traction.
Programs for Emerging Managers
Kauffman Fellows – Two year venture capital fellowship program
GPx from Plexo Capital – An open-source, cohort-based program featuring educational content, peer learning, and mentorship
Oper8r – A cohort-based educational community for emerging managers
Recast Capital’s Enablement Program – A new educational program to empower the next generation of venture capitalists
Newton Venture Program – UK-based investor training and development program to help people accelerate their careers in venture
VC University – A joint initiative by the National Venture Capital Association, the nonprofit Venture Forward and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law
The Venture Cooperative – A free 6-week educational program and inclusive community that make Laconia’s investments, processes, and learnings accessible for the next generation of early stage investors.
VC Lab – VC Lab runs Genesis, a 16 week venture capital accelerator program, and created Fund in a Box, a turnkey fund launch and backoffice offering.
Round up of Emerging Manager programs in Forbes
LPs with Dedicated Emerging Manager Venture Programs
Top 50 university endowments by AUM that maintain a venture portfolio
LPs that invest in underrepresented emerging managers
Potential LP lists compiled by David Teten
Service Providers for Emerging Managers
MIT’s list of service providers used by their emerging managers
Carta – Venture capital portfolio and fund management software
Quaestor – Venture capital portfolio and fund management software
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