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. We’re excited to repurpose this content and open it up to a wider audience, making our investor education accessible to more aspiring venture capitalists and angel investors. Many of the lessons come from real-world training sessions, workshops, and discussions with industry experts—including recordings from Zoom calls and live sessions. While this isn’t a highly produced, studio-polished course, the insights, frameworks, and knowledge shared are invaluable. The focus here is substance over flash—giving you access to the same materials that have helped train investors in our programs. 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. If you’re looking for practical, real-world insights and a course designed to meet you where you are, you’re in the right place. We encourage you to embrace the learning experience, engage with the content, and take actionable steps toward your investment journey.

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.  These sessions are exclusively available to +Live participants, offering a unique opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and build connections with active investors. This is a selected group of speakers featured in the live session and VC office hours.

Rachel Stinebaugh

Supply Chain Capital

Hylton Irons

Distributed Ventures

Mia Farnham

Precursor Ventures

Peri Ehlman

Chingona Ventures

Amon Anderson

Acumen America

Armando Pauker

Tensility Venture Partners

Curriculum

13 Chapters · 55 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

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      Venture Capital's Impact

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      Resources and Links from Video

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      History of Venture as an Asset Class

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      Knowledge Check: History of Venture as an Asset Class

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      Key Stakeholders and Relationships

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      Knowledge Check: Key Stakeholders and Relationships

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      Venture Capital Life Cycle

  4. 4

    Impact Investing Overview

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      Intro to Impact investing

  5. 5

    Day in a Life of a VC

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      VC Interview Part 1

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      VC Interview Part 2

  6. 6

    Investment Thesis Overview

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Investment Thesis

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      GP Interview Part 1

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      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

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      Relationships and Reputation

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

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      VC Market Research and Analysis

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      Invest or Not

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      YouTube Investment Memo

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      YouTube Investment Memo Questions

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      Investment Memo Walkthrough

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      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

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      Cap Tables

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Cap Tables

  10. 10

    Structuring A Deal

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Deal

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: The Deal

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Convertible Preferred Equity

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Convertible Preferred Equity

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Convertible Debt Part 1

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Convertible Debt Part 1

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      Convertible Debt Part 2

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Convertible Debt Part 2

  11. 11

    An Alternative Path - Angel Investing

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Pathways to Angel investing

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Intro to Angel Groups

  12. 12

    Advanced Topic: Portfolio Construction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Shape of Returns

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: Shape of Returns

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      First Principles

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: First Principles

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      % of Portfolios that Equal or Exceed the Multiple

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check: % of Portfolios that Equal or Exceed the Multiple

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      Chance of an Outlier

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      Knowledge Check: Chance of Outlier

  13. 13

    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

Take the Next Step in Your Investing Journey

Course & Price Options $950 – Full Access: Includes live weekly sessions, office hours, and feedback on assignments (6 weeks). $350 – On-Demand: Self-paced access to course materials only. No live sessions or feedback. (6 weeks)

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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.