Venture Capital Training for the Indian Ecosystem - Skills for Careers & Investing
A practical, self-paced program designed for aspiring VCs in India, NRIs abroad, angel investors, and early-stage founders.
Information is everywhere. Judgment is not. The VC Academy combines learning, assessment, templates, and investment case studies to help aspiring investors develop practical venture capital skills.
* Syllabus & Program Guide (PDF) covers course overview, detailed syllabus, fees and everything you need to know to get started.
A real screen recording of The VC Academy platform, showing the full flow from sign-up to certification.
Detailed Syllabus
1) Structure & Economics of VC Funds: The Fund, LP-GP Structure, Management Fee, Carried Interest, Power Law, Team Structure
2) Building Blocks of a Startup: Legal Structures, Funding Sources, Founder Equity, ESOP, Co-founders Agreement, Corporate Governance
3) 3 Circles of Due Diligence: Legal, Financial, Commercial Due Diligence, Data Rooms
4) 8 Essential Startup Frameworks: Profit Framework, TAM/SAM/SOM, Idea Differentiation, Revenue Models, GTM & PMF, Unit Economics, Capital Efficiency
5) Demystifying Term Sheets: Core Structure, Key Clauses, Trade-offs
6) Investment Evaluation Methodology: Idea Evaluation, Company Evaluation, Deal Evaluation (Valuation, Term Sheets, Exits)
7) Supplementary Topics & Career Guide: How VC Funds Actually Hire in India, Investment Philosophy for Angel Investors, Pitch Deck Guide
Read Detailed Write-up: How to Build a VC Career in India
You can also download the structured summary of this write-up: VC Career Handbook.
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Why Many NRIs & Indians Abroad Join The VC Academy
Returning to India for a career or investing remotely from abroad comes with unique challenges - understanding local market dynamics, building relevant networks, and navigating the Indian VC ecosystem. The VC Academy is specifically designed to bridge this gap by combining global perspectives with practical, India-focused knowledge.
Benefits:
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Backup & Return Readiness - Build credible India-specific VC profile so you’re prepared if you decide to return. Read: Building a Venture Capital Career in India After Studying Abroad
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Develop angel investing skills
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To prepare for launching own startup in India
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Staying connected with India’s startups ecosystem for networking, remote opportunities, or future involvement.
The program is fully self-paced and accessible from anywhere in the world and can be pursued alongside your current career or studies.
Program Overview
Understand how startups and venture capital funds operate within the broader ecosystem.
Learn core venture capital terminology, financial metrics, and VC-specific concepts.
Develop skills to evaluate startups; understand term sheets and key deal terms.
Analyze startup news and market developments through a VC lens.
Read: How VC Firms Actually Decide to Fund a Startup
This blog outlines the key gates experienced VCs use to evaluate startups. These frameworks are core to The VC Academy curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
Who is this Program for
Professionals actively pursuing a career in venture capital or startups.
NRIs, Returning Indians & Global Indians - including students and professionals abroad who want India focused VC knowledge as a career backup, return plan, or to stay connected with the ecosystem.
Angel Investors & Startup Founders - who want to evaluate startups professionally or understand how investors think; and gain deeper insight into India’s venture capital landscape.
Program Format
19 Video Sessions in an Asynchronous Format.
Deal Room Simulator Exercises.
Case Study – Detailed Evaluation of an Investment.
Option to Interact with the Instructor in a Group for Clarifications and Guidance.
Certificate Eligibility
Complete the VC Academy program (recommended pace: five weeks) within a six-month access period.
Attempt all deal simulation exercises and submit the final case study.