100+
TOTAL GPS TRAINED
35+
female GPs Trained
3
successful programs
5
Countries
50+
Venture teams trained
600M EUR
Combined target AUM
Setting up and raising a fund is a complex process
Raising a first time fund is one of the most difficult things to do. And it is because it is a highly regulated industry, much of this information is not easily accessible or very expensive to get, and it is a type of craft that relies on strong pre-existing networks and a relevant track record that not everyone has.
We teach you the tools to navigate through the Depth of Funds
We believe that with the right tools, guidance and network many more people in the investment ecosystem can successfully become fund managers and support many more promising companies with their capital, skills and unique contribution.
with the Knowledge of People who already sucCeeded
The VC Challenge program combines academia and real VC and LP experience to share with you the industry insights on topics such as how to raise a first fund, what LPs are looking for and how to attract them to your fund, and how to win access to the best deals. The VC Challenge works with Stanford University professors, local and Nordic early stage VCs and both public and private LPs and Family Offices that are active investors in Nordic emerging funds.
The emerging managers we are looking for
Business Angels
Angel investors, private individuals or clubs/ networks aiming to set up a professional investment fund focused on early stage investments
CEOs or startup employees
Operators, managers and business builders that understand how startups work and would like to set up a fund to back many startups with its capital and expertise
Community Player
Education programs, co-working spaces, innovation centers that actively work with entrepreneurs and would like to be part of their journey as an investor
Venture Capitalists
Managers of existing VC funds that are now planning to launch their own fund or newly hired GPs that want to learn the fund set up process.
Corporate Venture
Employees of corporates interested in setting up a corporate venture or an impact investment arm
Limited PArtners
Active LP or Family office with an ambition to learn and structure their investment operations in an internationally recognized way or even raise a fund
some of our emerging funds
learn more about the fields
Fund investment thesis
Develop your venture investment thesis and what should be your fund focus, process and execution
Fund types and structures
Identify the various fund structures and find which works best for your needs
Sourcing and dealflow strategy
Develop your fund brand and position and how you will attract and win the best deals
Portfolio construction
Learn the mechanics of fund modeling, fund returns and fund performance and how to build and manager your portfolio
Fundraising to LPs
Understand how to build relationships with Family Offices and Limited Partners and how to engage them into being part of your funds for the long term
Fund operations and regulation
Learn about the last financial and tax regulation on asset managers on a local level and European level and the new practices and processes you need to be compliant
Register interest if you are planning to raise a fund
Next VC Challenge
The next VC Challenge kicks off in Fall 2023
