A Culture-Affirming Learning Experience

This course is a curated combination of training sessions we’ve developed and refined over the past eight years through HBCUvc’s programs. Many of the lessons come from real-world training sessions, workshops, and discussions with industry experts—including recordings from Zoom calls and live sessions.  At HBCUvc, we are intentional about creating a culture-affirming learning environment—one that provides a sense of belonging and relevance for those historically underrepresented in venture capital. We’ve made it a priority to include contributors from diverse backgrounds and a range of lived experiences, and we continue to center inclusion in how we build and deliver our programming.

Meet Your Mentors & Guest Speakers

This course includes access to live sessions and VC Office Hours featuring active venture capitalists with experience across a range of investing verticals. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity to learn directly from real practitioners, gaining insight into how VCs evaluate deals, support founders, and make investment decisions in today’s market.

Evan Hamilton

Lilac Capital Group

Anthony Doe

Cerity Partners

Tori Orr

NGP Capital

Brandon Gunning

Cerity Partners

Kalefe Wright

Cerity Partners

Waverly Middleton

Slauson & Co

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introdutction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction to the Course

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Guest Faculty Profiles

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction to VC

  2. 2

    Starting with Founders

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Investing Starts with Founders

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Founder Interview

  3. 3

    Introduction to VC

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Venture Capital's Impact

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources and Links from Video

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      History of Venture as an Asset Class

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: History of Venture as an Asset Class

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Key Stakeholders and Relationships

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Key Stakeholders and Relationships

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Venture Capital Life Cycle

  4. 4

    Impact Investing Overview

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Intro to Impact investing

  5. 5

    Day in a Life of a VC

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      VC Interview Part 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      VC Interview Part 2

  6. 6

    Investment Thesis Overview

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Investment Thesis

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      GP Interview Part 1

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      GP Interview Part 2

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Creating Your Own Investment Thesis Assignment

  7. 7

    Finding & Assessing Companies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview of the VC Deal Process

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: VC Deal Process

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Relationships and Reputation

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Participate in a VC Partner Meeting as a Junior VC

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      VC Market Research and Analysis

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Invest or Not

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      YouTube Investment Memo

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      YouTube Investment Memo Questions

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Investment Memo Walkthrough

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Investment Memo Assignment

  8. 8

    Term Sheet Overview

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Term Sheets Walkthrough

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      NVCA Term Sheets & Other Legal Documents

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Term Sheets Negotiation

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Term Sheets

  9. 9

    Cap Tables

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Cap Tables

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Cap Tables

  10. 10

    Reflect, Plan & Take Action

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Self-Reflection: What's Next For You?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Moving Forward with Purpose

About HBCUvc

HBCUvc is a nonprofit organization operating under fiscal sponsor Social Good Fund (EIN: 46-1323531). We are transforming the entrepreneurial investing landscape by empowering Black and underrepresented communities through education, investment, and community. We equip the next generation of investors and entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and resources to create generational impact. Proceeds from this course directly support our student-focused programs. Learn more at www.hbcu.vc.