
Join the Newton Venture Program: Fellowship at London Business School in April 2023
Newton Venture Program
- Closing: 5:00pm, 25th Jan 2023 GMT
Job Description
Join the Newton Venture Program: Fellowship at London Business School in April 2023
Applications close on Wednesday 25 January at 17:00 GMT.
The Newton Fellowship Program helps you accelerate your venture capital career. If you have a few years of venture capital or closely-aligned experience under your belt and are looking to get to the next level in your career, this program is for you.
The opportunity.
Delivered in-person across London Business School and partner institutions/VC firms (exact locations to be confirmed)
Interactive, discussion-based sessions bringing together industry insight, frameworks and tools, and practical application
Three modules, each three days long, held every two months (the total program runs over a six-month period)
Both online and in-person opportunities to connect between modulesÂ
Fireside chats and informal social evening events
Real case studies to dive into and discuss
Project work and applied learning activities
Access to the Newton Network
What you will learn
Module 1: Identifying potential 🌱
Funding options
Demand and supply
Deal flow
Networking
Valuations - methods and approaches
Diversity in venture capitalÂ
Term sheets
Module 2: Realising potential ✨
Post funding reality
Business model innovation
Scaling a business
Negotiations
Responsible business and investment
Module 3: Unleashing potential 🚀
Leveraging ecosystems
Fundraising and fund due diligence
Building a VC investment platform
Fund co-investmentÂ
VC value creation
Apart from growing in your technical knowledge of venture capital, you will also grow in your personal leadership journey through exercises such as creating a personal fellow’s vision and receiving coaching.
Your role
Senior Associates and Principals, Junior Partners, new General Partners, experienced entrepreneurs and operators, and deep subject matter experts. You are keen to advance your career, expand your perspectives and build your personal vision. You will:
Prioritise the time and energy needed to fully immerse yourself in the three modules spread over six months
Participate with commitment in both solo and group activities, and contribute to the interactive sessions
Complete intermodular work critical to your learning and that of your peers in the cohort
Be ready to dive deeper into the inner workings of the venture capital industry and how you can help shape the future of the industry
Go on to be an engaged member of the global Newton Alumni
Key attributes
Motivation
Mission focus
Contribution
Grit
Critical thinking
Fluency of ideasÂ
We are looking for interest and motivation to pursue a long-term career as a venture investor. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from overlooked and underestimated backgrounds.Â
Please note: The Fellowship program is aimed at those with a minimum of 3 years of experience as an investor working at an investment firm or technology transfer office OR a minimum of 5 years experience working in the startup ecosystem, as a founder or operator.Â
If you haven’t yet reached this level of experience, the Fundamentals Program may be a better fit for you (applications open now).
Key details
Module 1 dates: Wed 19 April to Fri 21 April 2023
Module 2 dates: Wed 28 June to Fri 30 June 2023
Module 3 dates: Wed 18 October to Fri 20 October 2023
Sessions are held in-person in London
Dates and locations are subject to change
Interviews will be held between Monday 30 January and Friday 10 February 2023
Successful applicants will be informed on Friday 10 February 2023
Cost of the program is ÂŁ12,500 + VATÂ
On successful application to the program, payment for the Fellowship must be paid by Wednesday 15 March 2023 to secure your space on the program
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Scholarships information
Scholarships and employer sponsorship
To reduce barriers to entry, we offer a limited number of scholarships starting from 25% of the program fee, if needed. To apply for a scholarship, please read the dedicated page for instructions to apply.Â
Scholarship applications are separate from the program application and do not affect your eligibility. We run a blind application process that is separate from the scholarship process: neither process will impact the other.
Scholarship applications must be completed by Wednesday 25 January 2023.
Many employers see the benefit of a program such as Newton Fellowship. See information here about how to approach getting sponsored to learn with us.
What is the Newton Venture Program?
Newton Venture Program helps you make sense of the venture capital world with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in.
Newton is a joint venture between London Business School and LocalGlobe VC, with founding partner Silicon Valley Bank. We combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across the global venture landscape.
Our robust training programs ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.Â
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Wed 25th Jan 2023
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You won't need a CV to apply to this job
Applications closed Wed 25th Jan 2023