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VC Programs

Welcome to your inner circle. Explore our VC Cohorts & Champions programs. Changing the landscape – one investor at a time.

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

VC Cohorts creates peer inner circles for Associates through Partners. Gain a shared community to grow & access knowledge without pressure. VC Champions pairs top-tier GPs with rising VC stars to give them inside track guidance. Let's raise up the next gen of top investors.

Want to get involved?

Principal Programs

  • Are you a Principal?

    You identify as a woman or nonbinary individual

    You identify as a Black or Latinx man

    You're an aspiring partner

    You lead investment diligence

    You have board responsibilities (e.g. observer)

    You're allocated a few points of carry

    Your fund primarily invests in the US

    These programs could be for you!

  • Principal Cohorts

    VC Cohorts are tight-knit peer groups of Principal-level female and nonbinary venture capitalists across the country.

    Cohorts meet monthly to:

    > Confidentially share and receive tactical best practices, insights on daily challenges, and benchmarks across industries and firms

    > Build trusted relationships that go beyond the "small talk"

    > Access new opportunities for deal flow, LP relationships, talent sourcing, life hacks, and more

    Registration is open!
    Register here by Monday, April 1st at 11:59 pm PT.

  • VC Champions

    Registration for the 2024 season is closed. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when the next season opens!

    Learn more about our VC Champions program here.

Partner Programs

  • Are you a partner?

    You identify as a woman or nonbinary individual

    You have a GP or Partner Title

    You can lead deals in your fund without sponsorship

    You have board seat(s)

    You're allocated carry and pay dues in your firm

    Your fund primarily invests in the US

  • Partner Cohorts

    Registration for the 2024 season is closed. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens for the next program season!

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FAQ's

Who participates in VC Cohorts?

  • Hundreds of women actively participate in VC Cohorts at the Partner, Principal, and Associate level, ranging across the US, from the SF Bay Area to Atlanta and Indianapolis. These individuals are at firms ranging from large funds like Lightspeed and Sequoia, to micro-VC's and emerging funds.

How are cohorts selected?

  • In our screening process, we do our best to accommodate all eligible applicants who identify as woman or nonbinary, are based in the US, and who fit the roles and responsibilities of a typical individual at that level.

What’s the experience like virtually? 

  • The cohort experience has seamlessly shifted to the virtual world, blending virtual small-group meetups with large group events like AMA's, panels, workshops, and mixers. In fact, this shift has allowed us to expand to include women and nonbinary investors from all over the US, making a targeted effort to include underrepresented venture capitalists. In previous partner cohorts, 17% of the partners identify as Latinx or Black women compared to the industry average of 1%.

What’s the time commitment?

  • For one year, we will place you in a cohort of ~10-12 other individuals at your level to meet on a regular basis. While we provide 1-3 facilitated sessions, structure, suggested curriculum, and discussion topics, cohorts are largely self-organized and each cohort may adopt a cadence of monthly to bimonthly meetups. All Raise HQ will also be organizing regular curated programming, such as workshop series and in-person events. Overall, participation will be ~1-2 hours per month at least, with many opportunities to connect 1:1 and make the most of your own experience.

How much does the experience cost?

  • For 2024, cohort membership cost $599 for Partners, $299 for Principals. These fees help cover program costs, social events, and curated programming. If you or your firm cannot cover this cost, we have the ability to provide scholarships on a case-by-case basis. VC Cohort participation is renewed annually.

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What does VC Programs have to offer me?

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