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Get investor-ready fast with a proven framework built for today’s AI-driven market.

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Emerging VC? Master fundraising & LP strategy with on-demand lessons + private 1:1 sessions, taught by an LP who’s reviewed 1,200+ funds.

Founder & General Partner at LTV Capital

Becoming the Best Emerging Manager in the AI Era

Advisor, gAI Ventures

Operating Partner & CFO

General Partner 

Founder & managing partner

Vice President

Designed for emerging VCs, this course gives you practical frameworks to refine your narrative, raise with conviction, structure your fund, and build durable LP relationships. Whether you’re about to launch or already managing a fund, you’ll get tools to sharpen your approach and win investor trust. I’ve shared these lessons as a guest lecturer at Oxford Saïd Business School’s Entrepreneurship Centre. Now they’re available in a concise, high-production on-demand format designed for your schedule. PLEASE NOTE: This course is self-paced with six pre-recorded lessons (~80 mins), followed by a private 1:1 session with me. You’ll also join a private WhatsApp community for peer support.

Master the skills to excel as an emerging VC manager and lead with confidence.

Course syllabus

Learn through 6 concise, professionally recorded video lessons. Watch on your own time, revisit key frameworks, and progress at the pace that fits your fundraising journey.

Self-Paced

After completing the videos, schedule a private 60-min 1:1 with Dario. Bring your toughest questions on fundraising, LP engagement, or structuring your fund.

Private 1:1 Session

Access a private WhatsApp group of peers worldwide. Discuss fundraising tactics, share learnings, and stay accountable. This group keeps you connected after the course.

Community

Course schedule

You're an existing emerging manager seeking to optimize and enhance your fund offering to attract investors and drive growth.

You're a seasoned investor ready to spin out and start your own fund, navigating the challenge of building without a big brand behind you.

You aspire to start your own fund, are proactive and eager to get ahead, gaining a deep understanding of what of what this journey entails.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Acquire the skills and knowledge to maximize investor appeal. Learn the tools and strategies needed to refine your fund’s narrative, structure, and value proposition, ensuring you effectively communicate your vision and optimize your fundraising efforts for success.

Explore Best Practices to Optimize Your Fund Opportunity.

Gain insight into the mindset of LP investors and understand what drives their decisions. Learn how to tailor your pitch, build trust, and align your fund’s goals with their investment criteria to increase your chances of success.

Understand the Mind of an LP Investor on the Other Side of the Table.

The VC industry thrives on connections. By joining this cohort, you’ll tap into my global network of 1000+ VC funds and gain access to lifelong learning, knowledge-sharing, deal flow, and valuable opportunities to expand your footprint in the VC world.

Expand Your Network, Amplify Your Impact.
 

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Seedcamp

Springbank Collective

Originally delivered as a guest lecture at Oxford Saïd Business School, this course has been empowering ambitious founders since 2020 through interactive workshops and online programs. Cutting through the noise, it focuses on the essential elements of a compelling pitch deck and the most effective fundraising strategies for attracting investors. With exclusive materials, a proven framework, and practical tools, you’ll learn to craft a pitch that captivates investors and secures funding. I’ll teach you optimal fundraising strategies, to give you a competitive edge.

The Fast Track to VC Funding: Master Your Pitch Deck & Fundraising Strategies 

A single, focused two-hour workshop session. The first hour covers the pitch framework, while the second hour dives into successful fundraising strategies to raise capital for your business.

Thursday (Workshop)

Pitch framework slides designed to help you perfect your fundraising materials.

Exclusive Course Material

Gain exclusive access to a private WhatsApp group dedicated to early-stage founders raising capital globally.

Private WhatsApp Community

Aspiring and current founders who want to raise VC funding or improve their pitch deck materials—no prior experience required.

Entrepreneurs eager to understand what VCs look for in a pitch, and how to transform your idea into a compelling investment opportunity.

Those who want to master the art of fundraising and determine if VC money is the right path for scaling their business.

Early-stage startups looking to refine their investor pitch and increase their chances of securing funding.

Business development professionals and advisors seeking a deeper understanding of the VC landscape and how to guide founders in fundraising.

Creators, innovators, and product developers who want to turn their vision into a well-structured pitch that attracts investment.

Focus on what matters most to VCs—acquire the tools, knowledge, and confidence to deliver your key message effectively through your materials.

Master Pitch Deck Design for this AI-driven Market

Learn the do's and don'ts of creating an effective pitch deck. As a VC investor, I’ll share practical insights on what we look for, common mistakes, and how to avoid them.

Gain Insights from a VC Investor's Perspective

Raising money is all about storytelling. We’ll work on unpacking your pitch, how to stand out from your peers, and how to be memorable. It’s vital that you can demonstrate why you and your founding team are best positioned to lead this opportunity.

Build a Compelling Narrative That Captivates Investors

Focus on strategies to build and grow your investor pipeline: how to approach investors, secure meetings, and build momentum to successfully raise your round.

Develop a Winning Fundraising Strategy

Get investor-ready fast with a proven framework and fundraising strategies, to secure funding.

Becoming The Best Emerging VC Fund Manager in the AI Era

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10 yrs in VC ($1.5B AUM) | Launched 2x funds | 40u40 VCJ Rising Star

Explore the curriculum and its benefits through my lens as an LP. Whether you're a GP or learning more about VC.

Is this course right for you?

Raise VC in the AI Era: Nail Your Pitch & Fundraising

40u40 VCJ Rising Star | 10+ yrs in VC ($1.5B AUM) | Launched 2 funds

Explore the curriculum and its benefits through my lens as a GP and LP investor. I'll answer all of your questions!

10 yrs in VC ($1.5B AUM) | Launched 2 funds | 40u40 VCJ Rising Star

Info Session: 'Becoming a Funded Founder - Nail Your Pitch!'

Get a first-hand look at the curriculum from my VC investor perspective and see if this Oxford-taught course suits you.

Gain Insight into the VC Investor's Mindset

Get personalised, private feedback on your deck, exclusive course material, and 24/7 access to the WhatsApp community.

Exclusive Benefits

Info Session: 'Becoming The Best  Emerging VC Fund Manager'

Explore the curriculum and its benefits through my lens as a fund investor, gaining firsthand insight into what I seek.

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Dario de Wet

Courses

Becoming the Best Emerging Manager in the AI Era

How to Raise VC in the AI Era: Nail Your Pitch Deck & Fundraising Strategies

Lightning Lessons

Becoming The Best Emerging VC Fund Manager in the AI Era

Raise VC in the AI Era: Nail Your Pitch & Fundraising

Becoming The Best Emerging VC Fund Manager in the AI Era

Info Session: 'Becoming a Funded Founder - Nail Your Pitch!'

Info Session: 'Becoming The Best Emerging VC Fund Manager'

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