Venture Capital Initiative - Programs - VC Learning Series

The Venture Capital Learning Series (VC Fridays) features several learning sessions for Darden students that are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge of the VC industry and serves as a primer to course electives.

Led by Les Alexander, John Glynn Endowed Professor of Practice in Business Administration, and presented by the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and the Batten Institute, this series includes classroom lectures, featured guest speakers and panel discussions. No prior knowledge or preparation is required.

Who Should Attend: This series is available to all current students at the University of Virginia and is highly recommended for First Year Darden students planning to pursue internship opportunities in venture.

Registration: Current Darden students should visit the internal VC at Darden page for more information and a link to register. Non-Darden students, please email VC@darden.virginia.edu to register.

Fall 2024 Dates & Topics

• 13 September | 11 a.m. | Introduction to Darden Resources, VC Funds and the Private Capital Ecosystem
• 20 September | 11 a.m. | Fundraising, Investment Strategy and Investment Criteria
• 27 September | 11 a.m. | Pitchbook Training, Deal Sourcing, Analysis and Due Diligence
• 25 October | 11 a.m. | Alumni Career Panel
• 1 November | 11 a.m. | Investment Securities & Deal Structuring
• 8 November | 11 a.m. | Term Sheets
• 15 November | 11 a.m. | Valuing Start-Up, Early-Stage, and Late-Stage VC Investments
• 22 November | 11 a.m. | Cap Tables, Waterfalls, Exits, and Measuring Value

Please direct questions to VC@darden.virginia.edu