Join Us! – Protégé Ventures

To all Students

Are you a driven and analytical individual who is interested in the venture capital and startup ecosystem? Application is now open for our 2023 cohort of student venture capitalists!

Since 2017,we have helped train individuals who have gone on a secure great roles within the ecosystem

1,233

Students have applied for Protege Venture since August 2017

1,426

Startups evaluated by our student VCs since August 2017

243

PV member placements in startup and VC roles after Protege Academy.

70% of our members have secured internship and full-time placements across venture capital, financial services, and start-ups.

Journey of a Protege Ventures Member

Protégé Academy

Students who pass the initial selection process will go through structured training and mentorship as an Analyst-in-Training of Protégé Academy where they will attend six lessons on deal sourcing, evaluation, and structuring.

Student Analyst

Upon completion of Protégé Academy, selected students will be promoted to Analyst. With their new-found knowledge, Analysts will gain first-hand experience as a venture capitalist by sourcing for student ventures, conducting due diligence, pitching to the investment committee, contributing to investment decisions, and more!

Student Associates

After gaining first-hand experience, selected analysts will have the opportunity to be promoted to Associates

Principals and Partners

Principals and even Partners to take on more challenging and fruitful commitments within Protege Ventures.

Apply to Protégé Ventures Now!

Criteria And Resposibilities

Criteria

University and polytechnic students based in Singapore with a year or more left till completion (incl. undergraduates, graduates, and ASEAN exchange students who will be in Singapore for full duration of the training)
Strong interest in the Startup & Venture Capital ecosystem
Sufficient networks and ability to source new investment deals
Strong analytical and research capability to evaluate startups
Communicates well and thrives in a team.
Able to commit at least 1 year to the programme.

Responsibilities

Interact with student entrepreneurs and source interesting deals
Conduct analysis and due diligence on the team, product/service, market, and growth strategy
Work together as a team with your fellow student VC’s to discuss and decide what startups to present to the investment committee
Attend proposed training and mentorship activities to improve one’s skill set

Recruitment Timeline

Timeline of Events

1 June

Application Opens

The wait is over! Application for Protégé Ventures 2023 cohort is now open and we welcome students to apply.

8 July

Application Closes

Application for the Protégé Ventures Programme would close at 23:59. No further applications would be considered.

14 June

Information Session

Join us at our information session and learn from current members & find out what it is like to be part of Southeast Asia's first and only Student Venture Fund.

22 to 23 July

Boot Camp

A boot camp will be held over 2 days and applicants will be assessed on their abilities.

August (Dates TBC)

Protégé Academy

You're just one step away from joining us as an analyst! Our intensive 3-week academy includes 2 lessons a week that would prepare you for the road of venture investing ahead.

Apply by 22 June 2023 for Exclusive Early Bird Benefits!

Want to Know What It's Like to Be a Student Investor?Join us at Protégé Ventures Information Session on 14 June, 7.30pm-9.30pm at Greenhouse, Level 3 SMU Connexion!