AV Academy
Venture Capital, Demystified.
- $1.5B+
$1.5B+
Raised from 11,000+ individual investors
- 20,000
20,000
Syndicate members and growing
- 12 Years
12 Years
Investing in venture capital
How You’ll Learn
Pick the format that fits your life.
Same content, three ways to experience it. Go at your own pace, join a live group, or do it all in a day.
Online
Self-paced · Start anytime · At your leisure
Videos, guides, and interactive content on your own schedule. Typically 4–8 weeks. Plus monthly live deal reviews with AV’s investment team.
Live Sessions
Webinar · 1 hour
Four weekly Zoom sessions with AV investment professionals. Ask questions in real time, learn alongside a small cohort. Recordings if you miss one. Plus monthly deal reviews.
In-Person Bootcamp
Half-day · Major cities · 6 hours
All three topics in one immersive half-day in NYC, Boston, SF, Chicago + more. Meet AV leaders, do hands-on exercises, and network. Plus monthly deal reviews.
Three things you'll be able to do after AV Academy.
What You'll Walk Away With
What You’ll Learn
Three topics. Everything you need.
Each topic builds on the last. Available in every format — take them online, in a live session, or at a bootcamp.
01
VC Fundamentals
What venture capital is, how it works, the J-curve, risk and return dynamics, liquidity expectations — and why VC has become an essential part of a diversified portfolio.
“Why do most VC funds lose money on half their deals — and still generate strong returns?”
— Sneak peek
Online | Live | In-Person
02
How VCs Evaluate Deals
What separates a good deal from a great one? Learn how professional VCs source, screen, and diligence opportunities — and see inside AV’s process from deal flow to fund construction.
“Here’s the actual memo our team wrote on a Series B deal — and why we passed.”
— Sneak peek
Online | Live | In-Person
03
How Working With Us Works
The practical stuff — how to choose a fund, what the minimums look like, what happens after you invest, tax considerations, and exactly how AV manages your capital.
“Walk through an actual K-1, see a real portfolio dashboard, and learn what happens the day after you invest.”
— Sneak peek
Online | Live | In-Person
You’re closer than you think
But I’m ready to invest now!
You don’t need to finish every topic to get started. Once you understand the basics and feel confident — you’re ready.
No pressure, no timeline. Some members invest after one session. Others take months. Either way, your advisor is here when you are.
Talk to Our Team
Sometimes it’s just faster to talk to someone.
Our Strategic Partners are here when you want a real conversation — about VC, about AV, about what makes sense for you.
Get Started — Free
Ready to learn?
AV Academy is completely free for Alumni Ventures members and accredited investors. No cost, no catch.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Depends on your format. The in-person bootcamp covers everything in a half-day. Live Zoom sessions run four weeks (one hour per week). Online self-serve is typically 4–8 weeks at your own pace.
Yes. AV Academy is free for all Alumni Ventures members. We believe better-informed investors make better decisions — that’s good for everyone.
No. The first topic (VC Fundamentals) starts from scratch. Whether you’ve invested in public markets for years or are completely new — we meet you where you are.
Absolutely. Start online and decide you’d rather do the bootcamp? No problem. The content is the same across all formats — your progress carries over.
Every month, AV’s investment team walks through actual deals on a live call — the thesis, the market, and why they passed or invested. It’s included in every format and it’s one of the best ways to build real investor instincts.