Venture Capital Accelerated demystifies venture capital deals and startup financing in an interactive and accelerated course for students and professionals looking to break into the venture capital industry, advance their careers, and enact changes in the startup and innovation ecosystem.
Venture Capital Accelerated was a great crash course on the needs and requirements of VCs. From a start up perspective, it’s useful to know what VCs are looking for and what ultimately drives these firms. This makes it easier to align interests and work better together. From a startup enabler perspective, this helps us match companies and investors better.
I learned both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of VC through the course. I recommend this if you are joining a fund or even starting one.
The VCA marks the beginning of a new journey for anyone looking to change the course of their life.
Quest’s team dedication to put everything together is so much appreciated. The course is filled with young talent from diverse backgrounds which creates valuable peer learning experiences. We love the way Quest team is very “down-to-earth” and open to share their knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend this course to university students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs who want step into venture capital for a rewarding career or for nailing your fundraising. Big thanks to Quest’s efforts and engagement to help the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem thrive!
Startups are changing the digital economy, and venture capitalists are the fuel driving the startup economy all around the world. By providing startups with capital and guidance that they would otherwise not have access to, venture capitalists have enabled founders to transform big ideas into reality.
In this course, you will learn about the basic economics of venture capital, the functioning of the venture capital industry, the fundraising process for startups and the development of an investment thesis consistent with your investment goals and strategy.
By tapping on our large network of partners, founders, and mentors, you will be able to interact with key players who have amassed a wealth of experience in the venture capital scene to sharpen perspectives to strengthen investment fundamentals and apply learnings in simulations and real experiences.
At the end of the course, you will be able to begin your venture capital journey with your network of seasoned investors, founders and cohort, and a certification of achievement.
Mr James Tan is the Managing Partner at Quest Ventures. Prior to this, James was co-founder and COO of 55tuan, a NASDAQ listed e-commerce group in China. James currently serves as or was an advisor or board member on the Applied Innovation Institute, Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia (BANSEA), Intellectual Property Office of Singapore International, and more.
Professor Paris de l’Etraz has spent over 20 years in investment banking and venture capital, mainly at UBS Bank and ABN AMRO. He is the Managing Director of the Venture Lab at IE Business School and the Chairman of the Board of Applied Innovation Institute.
If you are an aspiring or junior venture capitalist, angel investor, entrepreneur, investment managers or an executive exploring career opportunities in fast growing venture-backed companies, this course is for you.
Venture Capital Accelerated is a fast-track 1-day in-person program. The program includes:
The program includes a panel and ask-me-anything session with Asia’s top investors as guest speakers.
Venture Capital Accelerated is USD 2,500 per individual.
Quest Ventures “Venture Leader Scholarship” awards budding investors and entrepreneurs to get their first taste of the venture capital scene and to inspire their fellow peers.
Scholarships are granted to:
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Enquiries to [email protected].
Date:
15 Jul 2026 (Wed)
Applications close on 08 Jul 2026 (Wed) 2359hrs
Time:
9am – 4pm (GMT+8)
Networking lunch provided
Location:
Singapore Management University
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
A Google account is required to complete the registration.