VENTURE CAPITAL ACADEMY

You are my Unicorn

Your launchpad into the VC cosmos!

ABOUT US

YMU Academy

YMU - also known as 'You Are My Unicorn' - is a 12-week intensive venture capital academy designed to empower and transform ambitious minds into tomorrow's leading venture capitalists.We've collaborated with top-notch mentors from leading startup accelerators such as Ycombinator, 500 Global, Startupbootcamp, and many others, along with influential Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors from the NYC Tech Ecosystem.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Live Content

YMU Academy delivers top of the line live-only content, with:

Engaging Workshops

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Hands-on Experience

Engaging Workshops

Fireside Chats

If you are passionate about venture capital, this is your opportunity to access unparalleled resources, network with industry veterans, and learn from the best in the field.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Program Structure

Engaging Workshops

12-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMULA

Our 12-week intense program structure is designed to give you the most immersive venture capital learning experience possible. Each week comprises diverse sessions, including workshops, guest lectures, and one-on-one interactions with mentors.You will work on practical assignments, evaluate deals, and engage in stimulating discussions that give you real-world insights into the venture capital industry.Notable topics covered in our program include Venture Finance, Pitching, Legal Aspects in VC, Due Diligence, and more.

SOME NUMBERS

Our classes

Engaging Workshops

25 Associates Maximum

We admit a limited number of associates per batch to ensure personalized attention and quality interactions. You'll be learning alongside peers from top U.S. business schools including Duke, Harvard, NYU, Fordham, Notre Dame, Stanford, Berkeley, and more.


only the best

0.75%

Acceptance rate

With an acceptance rate of just 0.75%, ours is a highly selective program that only accepts the most talented and dedicated students interested in an immersive learning experience in Venture Capital.

hands-on module

Deals Scouting

Engaging Workshops

This roster is complemented by additional live check-in sessions focusing on hands-on work on deals scouting, with weekly assignments, reviews and discussions.

This is designed to immerse you in the venture capital world, focusing especially on the invaluable skill of startup scouting, a key gateway to this elite and competitive industry.We are tremendously proud of our ability to provide a comprehensive and high-quality curriculum that cuts through industry norms to bring you exceptional value.So, are you ready to leap into the realm of venture capital? Join us and redefine with us your professional trajectory!

application

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How can I apply?

Do you want to take the leap into the venture capital world with YMU Academy?

ANY QUESTIONS?

Contact us

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