Dream VC, a Global Investor Accelerator, has today launched its venture capital programs for aspiring African investors for 2023.
Commenting on the 2023 launch, Mark Kleyner, Co-Founder at Dream VC, said, “Understanding how to invest or support startups with operational questions in emerging markets is already very difficult. Many aspiring startup investors are put off by their lack of experience or ‘access’ to the right networks of other investors, other founders and other ecosystem players, especially if they don’t have a startup background themselves.”
“We really strive to break that status quo. By enabling anyone to build practical skills, develop their social capital, and get access to a community of bright minds across Africa, I’m hopeful that we can enable more individuals to move into VC full-time, and really bring up the ecosystem around them”, Mark added.
Dream VC has trained over 80 fellows through its flagship Investor Accelerator and Launch into Venture Capital Programs.
Past fellows from the program have gone on to launch investment funds, set up accelerators and startup hubs and join new and established investment funds across Africa and beyond.
This year, Dream VC is announcing both its Launch into Venture Capital (LIVC) and Investor Accelerator program.
LIVC is a 12-Week Remote Foundational Program looking for individuals who wish to build an unparalleled skill set and break into entry-level roles (interns, analysts, associates) in African-Focused VC & Investment Firms.
Who should apply?
- Junior professionals with 1-5 yrs experience
- Graduates & exceptional recent grads/students
- Founders looking to fundraise for their startup
Interested individuals can apply here.
Its Investor Accelerator is a 20-Week Remote VC Launchpad Program for individuals who aspire to be future ecosystem builders in Africa
Who should apply?
- Senior career professionals with 5 – 10+ years of experience
- Founders with successful exits or raised $1m+ in institutional funding
- Experienced operators at a growth-stage startup
- Current angel investors & individuals working at investment firms
- Heads of entrepreneurship support organizations
- High net worth individuals keen on investing in startups and funds
Interested individuals can apply here.
The application process
Applications open today, Monday, March 13, 2023, and close on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Both programs will run in Summer & Autumn. LIVC (3 months): June to Late August. Investor Accelerator (5 months): June to October.
Dream VC’s application is always highly competitive. Based on past data, and interviews with the founders, Dream VC has a less than 10% acceptance rate.
Dream VC applicants are taken through a 4-stage application process involving motivational questions, a video assignment, and interviews with past fellows and Dream VC staff.
About Dream VC
Dream VC is an investor accelerator dedicated to training the next generation of African-focused investors globally by running annual remote venture capital fellowship programs that provide the ideal launchpad for all aspiring and current investors.
The program offers African investors the opportunity to break into the African venture space, with an extensive curriculum, practical training and direct exposure to world-class investors.
Dream VC fully launched in 2021, and has already seen over 2000 applications for its past programs with more than 50 African-focused Venture Capital Funds actively contributing to Dream VC’s curriculums.
Featuresd Image: Mark Kleyner (Right) & Cindy AI (Left), Co-founders, Dream VC
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