LVCN PRINCIPALS PROGRAMME
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Learn to invest from anywhere.
Conclude in London.
A 10-week online programme for aspiring angel investors and emerging VCs, culminating in an exclusive 2-day London experience at a flagship LVCN event.
Cohort I, Sign up by 30 July 2026.
30 spots available. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
DURATION
FORMAT
COHORT SIZE
10 Weeks + 2 Days
Online → London
20 - 30 Principals
TARGET AUDIENCE
Experienced internationally-based professionals interested in Angel Investing and Venture Capital
OUR VC PARTNER FIRMS - A Unique LVCN Talent Pipeline
THE PROGRAMME
The only online VC programme that ends with a flagship event in London
The Principals Programme bridges the gap between online education and London's living venture capital ecosystem. Study from anywhere, then step into a room with hundreds of investors, family offices, and founders.
10
Weeks of live, investor masterclasses with active members from the LVCN Community
20-30
Carefully selected Principals per cohort, creating an intimate peer network of future investors
2
Day London Conclusion: VC office visits, private dinners, & access to a flagship LVCN event
2x
Cohorts per year; conclude at the London VC Summit (May) or the VC Winter Ball (December)
CURRICULUM
Ten weeks from curious to conviction
Every session is taught by practitioners, not professors.
Active GPs, LPs, angel investors, and others who are 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 to a panel of real VCs. Leave London with your 12-month investor action plan.
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.
London Meetup
Two Days of Connecting
Meet cohort colleagues from around the world in London. Spend two days with industry experts and attend an LVCN flagship event .
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-Fellowship
Lifetime Alumni Access
Exclusive LVCN access, including various speaking opportunities, access to deal flow, and engagement with LVCN VC Partner firms.
AGENDA
THE LONDON CONCLUSION
Two days that make this programme unreplicable
Every Principal ends their journey in London, with VC office visits, a private cohort dinner, and entry to one of LVCN's flagship events alongside hundreds of real investors.
London VC Summit
Europe's Premier Forum for LPs, VCs, and Innovators
Day 1 - Education Day
Morning masterclass at a prestigious London venue. Afternoon visits to 2-3 VC firm offices in small groups. Evening private cohort dinner with LVCN team and guest speaker.
Day 2 - Summit Day
Full access to the London VC Summit. Investor matchmaking, panel sessions, and the official afterparty. Your network expands overnight.
The VC Winter Ball
The most glamorous evening in venture capital.
Day 1 - Education Day
Morning masterclass and structured networking. Afternoon VC office visits across London. Evening private cohort dinner to celebrate your journey.
Day 2 - The Winter Ball
LVCN's annually sold-out, black-tie gala. Champagne, live music, keynote by a surprise guest, and a room full of the industry's decision-makers.
WEEKLY RHYTHM
Designed for working professionals
Approximately 5-6 hours per week. Live sessions are Tuesday evenings UK time to accommodate global time zones and busy schedules.
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Live Masterclass
90 MIN | TUESDAYS 18:00 UK TIME
Expert-led session with a guest VC Partner, angel, or founder. Interactive Q&A, live exercises, and breakout rooms, not recorded lectures.
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Peer Circle
45 MIN | SELF-SCHEDULED
Groups of 5-6 Principals meet independently to discuss that week's case study. Creates accountability, trust, and lasting bonds.
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Solo Work
2-3 HRS | AT YOUR PACE
Pre-reading, case studies, investment memo drafts, and VC and angel portfolio construction exercises. Work that builds real skills.
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.
INVESTMENT
Two tiers. One outcome.
Both tiers include the full 10-week curriculum, peer circles, the 2-day London Conclusion, and lifetime alumni access.
PRINCIPAL
£2,995
Excl. VAT | Payment plans available
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10 live weekly masterclasses
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Peer circle placement
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Case studies & assignments
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IC simulation with real VCs
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2-day London Conclusion
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Flagship event access included
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CPD certification (TBC)
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LVCN alumni network access
PRINCIPAL+
£4,995
Excl. VAT | Corporate sponsorship welcome
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Everything in Principal
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1:1 mentorship with an LVCN VC Partner
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Guaranteed coffee meeting with a GP
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VIP seating at the Winter Ball / Summit
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Access to LVCN deal flow previews
Priority for future LVCN programmes -
Personalised investor roadmap review
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Extended alumni office hours
Corporate Learning & Development budgets accepted · Financial aid is available for exceptional applicants
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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?
Does LVCN Pay for me to travel to London?
This programme will be hybrid with the bulk of content taking place online during Tuesday evening sessions (6PM UK Time). The programme concludes with candidates meeting in London for two days of additional content and bonding, with a final experience of one of London Venture Capital Network's flagship networking events in London - the London VC Summit and the VC Winter Ball depending on which cohort a fellow is in. Sessions are and the Venture. LVCN does not cover transportation or accommodation for participants.
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 profressionals operating globally.
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?
This can vary between 20 - 30 candidates. Candidacy is competitive and entry is not guaranteed.
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.