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The Venture Capital Platform for the Indian Ecosystem
Flagship Program · Free Resources & AI Tools · Perspectives
Learn frameworks, skills, and judgement to evaluate startups like experienced VCs.
The flagship program is practical, self-paced and completely online that teaches structured investor thinking.
Designed for professionals building careers in VC - and for founders who need to understand how investors actually evaluate startups and ideas. Also useful for angel investors.
Through frameworks, real-world case studies, downloadable templates and a proprietary AI Companion Engine, you develop the judgment required to assess startups and think like an investor.
Information is everywhere. What’s rare is structured judgment.
Standout Feature: Downloadable “The VC Academy AI Companion Engine” - your own trained VC co-pilot!
See The VC Academy Program In Action
Program Walkthrough
Learning Format
AI Companion Preview
Whats Included In The Program (Pricing - Rs. 14,999 all inclusive)
21 structured video lessons delivered in a logical, step-by-step sequence
“The VC Academy AI Companion” Engine for ongoing practice and application of venture capital thinking (yours to keep)
PDF reference material supporting key concepts and frameworks
Downloadable templates for startup evaluation, analysis, and decision-making
Interactive deal room simulation exercises completed online and evaluated by the system
A Comprehensive investment case study that requires you to apply frameworks learned
Six months of access to the program from the date of enrolment
Certificate of completion issued upon submission of the final case study
The VC Academy - AI Companion Engine
The program provides a proprietary AI Companion Engine built on the official The VC Academy frameworks and 5-filter methodology. A private technical tool derived directly from the program architecture.
Upload the Engine document once to create a dedicated AI co-pilot that applies the exact structured evaluation system taught in the program. Ready-to-use prompts designed to help you practice and apply concepts in real-world situations are also provided.
Advance your learning of the program. Evaluate early stage opportunities. Explore scenarios. Generate better questions for deeper analysis of concepts. Evaluate startup ideas. Continue applying The VC Academy methodology long after you complete the program
Aspiring VC Professionals
Professionals and students who want structured exposure to venture capital, startup evaluation and a clearer path into VC careers.
Startup Founders
Founders who want to understand how investors evaluate startups so they can raise capital and navigate the venture landscape with confidence.
Angel Investors
Individuals who want to evaluate startups more rigorously and build structured investment judgment.
NRIs
Students and professionals abroad seeking practical, India-focused VC knowledge for a career, return plan, startup idea or connection to the ecosystem.
Who is this Program for?
For aspiring VC professionals, startup founders, angel investors and NRIs who want practical, India-focused venture capital skills.
Professionals and students who want structured exposure to venture capital, startup evaluation and a clearer path into VC careers.
Aspiring VC Professionals
Founders who want to understand how investors evaluate startups so they can raise capital and navigate the venture landscape with confidence.
Startup Founders
Individuals who want to evaluate startups more rigorously and build structured investment judgment.
Angel Investors
Students and professionals abroad seeking practical, India-focused VC knowledge for a career, return plan, startup idea or connection to the ecosystem.
NRIs
Who Is This Program For?
For aspiring VC professionals, startup founders, angel investors and NRIs who want practical, India-focused venture capital skills.
Learning Outcomes
Build a practical understanding of how venture capital funds, startups, and investors operate — whether you are pursuing a career in VC, raising capital as a founder, or evaluating startups as an investor.
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Assess startups, business models, markets, and opportunities using structured frameworks.
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Interpret term sheets, venture capital economics, and key investment concepts with confidence.
03
Analyze startup developments, funding announcements, and market trends through an investor's lens.
Curriculum
Seven modules move from AI-assisted evaluation and fund economics through startup building blocks, due diligence, evaluation frameworks, term sheets and investment methodology.
Role of AI in venture capital and startup evaluation• Introduction to The VC Academy AI Companion Engine, its installation, use during the program, and continued application after completion.
LP-GP Structure • Fund Lifecycle • Management Fees • Carried Interest • Power Law • Fund Economics • Team Structure
Legal Structures • Funding Sources • Founder Equity • ESOPs • Co-founder Agreements • Corporate Governance
Legal Due Diligence • Financial Due Diligence • Commercial Due Diligence • Data Rooms
Profit Framework • TAM/SAM/SOM • Idea Differentiation • Revenue Models • GTM & PMF • Unit Economics • Capital Efficiency
Term Sheet Structure • Key Clauses • Investor Rights • Founder Considerations • Negotiation Trade-offs
Idea Evaluation • Company Evaluation • Deal Evaluation • Valuation • Term Sheets • Exit Considerations
Module 1: AI in Venture Capital & Startup Evaluation
Role of AI in venture capital and startup evaluation• Introduction to The VC Academy AI Companion Engine, its installation, use during the program, and continued application after completion.
Module 2: Structure & Economics of Venture Capital Funds
LP-GP Structure • Fund Lifecycle • Management Fees • Carried Interest • Power Law • Fund Economics • Team Structure
Module 3: Building Blocks of Startups
Legal Structures • Funding Sources • Founder Equity • ESOPs • Co-founder Agreements • Corporate Governance
Module 4: The Three Circles of Due Diligence
Legal Due Diligence • Financial Due Diligence • Commercial Due Diligence • Data Rooms
Module 5: Essential Startup Evaluation Frameworks
Profit Framework • TAM/SAM/SOM • Idea Differentiation • Revenue Models • GTM & PMF • Unit Economics • Capital Efficiency
Module 6: Demystifying Term Sheets
Term Sheet Structure • Key Clauses • Investor Rights • Founder Considerations • Negotiation Trade-offs
Module 7: Investment Evaluation Methodology
Idea Evaluation • Company Evaluation • Deal Evaluation • Valuation • Term Sheets • Exit Considerations
Module 1: AI in Venture Capital & Startup Evaluation
Role of AI in venture capital and startup evaluation• Introduction to The VC Academy AI Companion Engine, its installation, use during the program, and continued application after completion.
Module 2: Structure & Economics of Venture Capital Funds
LP-GP Structure • Fund Lifecycle • Management Fees • Carried Interest • Power Law • Fund Economics • Team Structure
Module 3: Building Blocks of Startups
Legal Structures • Funding Sources • Founder Equity • ESOPs • Co-founder Agreements • Corporate Governance
Module 4: The Three Circles of Due Diligence
Legal Due Diligence • Financial Due Diligence • Commercial Due Diligence • Data Rooms
Module 5: Essential Startup Evaluation Frameworks
Profit Framework • TAM/SAM/SOM • Idea Differentiation • Revenue Models • GTM & PMF • Unit Economics • Capital Efficiency
Module 6: Demystifying Term Sheets
Term Sheet Structure • Key Clauses • Investor Rights • Founder Considerations • Negotiation Trade-offs
Module 7: Investment Evaluation Methodology
Idea Evaluation • Company Evaluation • Deal Evaluation • Valuation • Term Sheets • Exit Considerations
Why NRIs Choose The VC Academy Program
Building a venture capital career, investing in startups, or returning to India requires a deeper understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem. The VC Academy combines practical venture capital training with India-specific context to help bridge that gap.
Build a credible India-focused VC profile as a career backup or return pathway
Develop startup and angel investing skills
Prepare for launching or evaluating ventures in India
Stay connected to India's startup ecosystem, opportunities, and networks
The program is fully self-paced, accessible from anywhere in the world, and can be pursued alongside your current studies or career.
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