The only program that combines world-class investment curriculum with a hands-on apprenticeship at a top-performing global VC fund. Build real experience, create a track record, and join 1,000+ alumni.
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Rigorous, practitioner-led curriculum covering VC/PE fundamentals and advanced strategies.

Join investment teams, source deals, conduct due diligence, and make up to 28 investments per year.

Share in the financial upside of investments your cohort selects, plus opportunities for carry.

Access to 7,000+ accredited investors, alumni network, and ongoing career support.
D.C.’s venture ecosystem is heating up as federal agencies, national-security partners, and policy-driven industries increasingly turn to startups for innovation. The proximity to government customers—along with rising funding for AI, cyber, climate, and infrastructure—creates a unique advantage for founders who can navigate procurement. It’s evolving into a strategic hub where venture capital meets regulatory insight and mission-critical demand.
An 11-week immersive program with four integrated components designed to give you
real fund experience inside VU Venture Partners - the most scaled early stage VC in the world.
VC/PE Masterclass
Advanced modules
Weekly Fireside Chats
Source live deals
Conduct due diligence
Present at Partners Meetings
Make up to 28 investments/year
Reverse Demo Day
Conduct due diligence
Startup Madness
Graduation Trip to Napa Valley
Resume and interview prep
Access to Bonded syndicate
Fund formation support
Global alumni community
1 to 4 quarters
Full-Time or Part-time
In-person, Remote or Hybrid
VU attracts extraordinary individuals across all stages of life and career. Globally diverse, multi-generational cohorts are designed
to bring together people who would never meet in traditional settings

MD, FACS, DFSVS

PhD

MD, FACS, DFSVS

MD, FACS, DFSVS
Participants aged 30-60
Women
Underrepresented minorities
VU provides comprehensive tools and platforms to launch or accelerate your investing career:

Resume refinement, interview prep
& job matching

Access to 7,000+ accredited investors

Algorithmic LP-GP matching platform

SPV creation & investor portal tools

Alumni, investors, and founders network

Comprehensive fund management tools
VU gives you what no course, degree, or internship can:
hands-on investing experience at a real fund with a verifiable track record.
VU's faculty is composed entirely of practitioners with 100+ years of
combined experience.
Years combined Experience
Invested
Investments
Unicorns

Founder & GP

General Partner - North America, LatAm, & Europe

Partner – Europe

Principal

Partner (Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Partner

Partner

PhD – Venture Partner

LPAC Lead / Investment Committee Member
Early backers of Uber, OpenAI, SpaceX, Facebook, Venmo, Stripe, Palantir, and many more

VU Strategic Partner for Greater Washington, D.C.
Henry Yuan is recognized for his expertise in management consulting and marketing, particularly for FORTUNE 500 companies and high-growth enterprise technology firms. His authentic understanding of business operations comes from his experience as a business operator in real estate and home services, as well as an investor.
His work in the Washington D.C. metro area allows him to have a front-row view into the trends shaping the regional ecosystem. The D.C. metro startup scene is a growing hub for founders, strong in GovTech/Civic Tech, and seeing emerging tech in dual-use and biotechnology in nearby localities. This area benefits from a strong talent pool and increasing private capital, which traditionally has been less available outside of government funding.
Henry collaborates with Venture University to expand deal sourcing, deepen strategic insights, and build talent pipelines. He also focuses on developing emerging fund managers, creating a parallel investment feature that powers local startup growth and brings a unique blend of expertise to VU's global investing platform. Beyond his professional endeavors, Henry is passionate about hiking, swimming, community sports, and raising the profile of athletes, with a keen interest in assisting them through career transitions and identifying innovative solutions to enhance athletic performance.
Choose the program format that fits your goals and schedule
Full Year Program
Complete 4-quarter experience
$45,000
Best Value – Save $15K
All 4 quarters included
Complete Investment Track Record
Maximum Profit Sharing
Full Career Support
Up to 28 investments
Graduation Trip to Napa
Quarterly Options
Flexible quarter-by-quarter enrollment
Varies by Quarter
Quarter 1:.................$20,000
Quarter 2:.................$15,000
Quarter 3:.................$10,000
Quarter 4:.................$10,000
Full Career Support
Up to 28 investments
Graduation Trip to Napa
Masterclass Only
Concentrated 1-week deep dive
$5,000
VC/PE Fundamentals
Live or On-Demand
Practitioner-Led Curriculum
Network Access
Certificate of Completion
Graduation Trip to Napa
All 4 quarters included
Complete Investment Track Record
Maximum Profit Sharing
Full Career Support
Up to 28 investments
Graduation Trip to Napa
Quarter 1:.................$20,000
Quarter 2:.................$15,000
Quarter 3:.................$10,000
Quarter 4:.................$10,000
Full Career Support
Up to 28 investments
Graduation Trip to Napa
VC/PE Fundamentals
Live or On-Demand
Practitioner-Led Curriculum
Network Access
Certificate of Completion
Graduation Trip to Napa

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