LVCN PRINCIPALS PROGRAMME
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
London's venture network,
open to the world.
A 10-week online programme in venture capital and angel investing. Two live sessions a week. Every session recorded. No region excluded.
Cohort I, Apply by 4 September 2026. Limited spaces available.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
DURATION
FORMAT
COHORT SIZE
10 Weeks
Fully online
20+ Principals
LIVE SESSIONS
Two weekly
TARGET AUDIENCE
Experienced professionals worldwide, entering angel investing or venture capital.
OUR VC PARTNER FIRMS - A Unique LVCN Talent Pipeline
THE PROGRAMME
Unlocking access to London's private capital ecosystem.
An investor in Almaty, Lagos or Seoul can have the same capital and conviction as one in Mayfair.
What they may lack is access to the global perspectives and networks needed to stand out.
The Principals Programme brings LVCN’s investment knowledge and ecosystem to professionals worldwide.
10
Weeks of live masterclasses
Taught by active investors from the LVCN community.
~30
Principals per cohort
Carefully selected candidates for an intimate peer network of future investors. Admission is competitive.
2
Live sessions every week
A regular masterclass, plus a supplementary clinic session to support your learning. Both sessions are recorded.
2x
Cohorts per year
Unlocking access globally.
WEEKLY RHYTHM
Designed for working professionals
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Investor Masterclass
1x core teaching session per week. Led by active investors.
90 Min | Mondays
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The Clinic
Supplementary sessions led by the week's guest speaker or an LVCN team member.
60 Mins | Wednesdays
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Peer Circle
Independently connect with 5-6 peers and work together. Build relationships that outlast the programme.
45 Min | Self-scheduled
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Solo Work
Case studies, thesis building and deal sourcing. Build a professional investment memo on a live deal.
1-3 Hours | Weekly
YOUR LOCAL TIME
Attend at least one live session (Masterclass or Clinic) weekly at a time that suits you.
Submit questions in advance, and catch any missed session within 24 hours with recordings.
City | Masterclass Time | Clinic Time |
|---|---|---|
London | 09:00 Mon | 18:00 Wed |
Lagos | 10:00 Mon | 19:00 Wed |
Johannesburg | 11:00 Mon | 20:00 Wed |
Dubai | 12:00 Mon | 21:00 Wed |
Almaty | 14:00 Mon | 23:00 Wed |
Singapore | 16:00 Mon | 01:00 Thu |
Seoul · Tokyo | 17:00 Mon | 02:00 Thu |
Sydney | 18:00 Mon | 03:00 Thu |
New York | 04:00 Mon | 13:00 Wed |
São Paulo | 05:00 Mon | 14:00 Wed |
San Francisco | 01:00 Mon | 10:00 Wed |
CURRICULUM
Build your conviction in investment.
Every session is led by someone deploying capital right now.
Week 1
The Venture Capital Ecosystem
Fund structures, LP/GP dynamics, the role of angels, and stages of funding from pre-seed to growth. Where do you fit?
Week 4
Due Diligence Deep-Dive
Evaluate a real anonymised startup data room. Founders, markets, products, unit economics, learn the red flags and green lights.
Week 7
Portfolio Construction
How many investments to make. Power law dynamics. Diversification strategy. Reserve capital for follow-ons.
Week 10
Investment Committee Simulation
Present a full investment recommendation on a live startup deal to an investor panel.
Week 2
Your Investment Thesis
Identify sectors, stages, and geographies that match your expertise. Build a thesis that gives you conviction, and an edge.
Week 5
Valuations & Deal Structures
SAFEs / ASAs, convertible notes, priced rounds. Pre-money vs. post-money. Cap tables and dilution modelled hands-on.
Week 8
Supporting Founders
How to add value beyond capital. Board dynamics, introductions, hiring support. Be the investor founders want on their cap table.
Bonus Sessions
Personal Branding for VC & AI for Investors
Explore supplementary content provided free of charge by the LVCN Team. These topics may adjust based on cohort interests.
Week 3
Sourcing &
Deal Flow
Where deals come from. Building your investor brand, leveraging networks, and using platforms to see the best opportunities first.
Week 6
Term Sheets & Negotiation
Investor rights, pro-rata, anti-dilution. What to negotiate, what to accept; practised through practical simulation.
Week 9
Exits, Returns & Global Tax
SEIS/EIS for UK investors. Secondary sales, IPOs, acquisitions. Measuring returns and building a globally tax-efficient portfolio.
Post-Programme
Lifetime Alumni Access
Deal flow, speaking opportunities, engagement with LVCN partner firms, and the cohort you came up with.
AGENDA
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Built for people ready to invest
You don't need a finance degree. You need ambition, capital or career intent, and the drive to become a serious participant in the venture ecosystem.
Senior Operators
Tech leaders, consultants, and executives with domain expertise and capital; ready to start deploying into startups.
Professionals
Doctors, lawyers, accountants, and others who want to diversify their wealth into the startup asset class with confidence.
Emerging VCs
Early-career analysts, associates, and CVC professionals looking to level up their investment acumen and London network.
Entrepreneurs
Successful founders looking to move to the other side of the table, angel investing with the same rigour they built their companies with.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Build your programme.
Both tiers include the full 10-week curriculum, peer networking, and lifetime alumni access.
PRINCIPAL
£1,995
Excl. VAT | Payment plans available
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10 live weekly masterclasses
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10 supplementary live clinic sessions
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Every session recorded, on demand
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Peer circle placement
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Case studies & weekly assignments
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IC simulation with real VCs
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CPD certification (TBC)
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LVCN alumni network access
PRINCIPAL+
£3,950
Excl. VAT | Corporate sponsorship welcome
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Everything in Principal
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Three 1:1 mentorship sessions with an LVCN VC Partner
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Guaranteed coffee meeting with a GP
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One VIP LVCN flagship event ticket
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Access to LVCN deal flow previews
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Priority for future LVCN programmes
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Personalised investor roadmap review
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Extended alumni office hours
Corporate Learning & Development budgets accepted · Financial aid is available for exceptional applicants
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Your next chapter starts with a single application
Cohort I begins September 2026, applications close 4 September 2026.
Cohort II begins March 2027, applications close 22 January 2027.
Limited seats per cohort, offered on a rolling basis.
Apply by: 4 September 2026
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Programme Details
What will I learn by joining?
You will learn everything you need to know to break into a VC firm and how to pursue Angel Investing. Our programme is highly interactive and includes participating in research, presentations, investment memos, and more. Each week, LVCN Principals will be required to submit assignments. At LVCN, we emphasise our core verticals (found on home page) and encourage broad exposure to both venture capital firms and startups.
Will this be in person or virtual?
Entirely online. Two live sessions run each week: the Monday masterclass at 09:00 UK, which carries the teaching, and the Wednesday clinic at 18:00 UK, which is a supplementary Q&A on that material. You are required to attend at least one live each week and you choose which. Both are recorded and posted within 24 hours. London attendance is not required to complete the programme, earn certification, or access the alumni network.
How will this help my career development?
Participants take away various things from the Principals Programme and learn about all aspects of securing a job in VC including CV assistance, mentorship and connections to VC Partners. Several VC Fellows from our other programmes have successfully broken into the competitive world of Venture Capital through our VC education offerings. This course is particularly supportive of professionals operating globally.
What exactly does mentorship include?
Principal+ includes three 45-minute one-to-one sessions with an LVCN VC Partner, matched to you by sector or geography, followed by a written note. All Principals receive peer circle placement and lifetime alumni network access on completion. Mentorship does not include job introductions or investment opportunities. We define it narrowly because we intend to honour it.
How is the LVCN Principals Programme funded?
To provide the highest value, we rely on charging a fee shown above. Financial Aid is available for exceptional applicants on an as-needed basis. Financial aid is limited, and full fee waivers are not offered.
How many Principals per Cohort?
Around 30. Admission is competitive and entry is not guaranteed. We would rather run a smaller cohort than a weaker one.
Am I guaranteed a VC job or internship if I join?
No! But we will provide you the necessary tools to achieve your dream career in VC, including the chance to interview with some of our incredibly supportive VC Partner firms. On top of that, we will provide you with a network of passionate individuals who are eager to support you on your journey into the space.
How do mentorship, support, and alumni access work?
We’ll pair you with a sector-focused VC mentor to guide your growth, foster relationships with cohort peers, and grant alumni network access upon program completion.
When will Cohort begin?
The expected start date will be in mid-September 2026.