To all StudentsAre you a driven and analytical individual who is interested in the start-up ecosystem? Applications for our next batch of student VCs will open in June 2021. Join us and undergo a 1-year nationwide training program to experience what it's like to work in Venture Capital!

Protégé Academy (First 2 Months)

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

Student Analyst (Next 10 Months)

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!
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Criteria

  1. University 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)
  2. Strong interest in the Startup & Venture Capital ecosystem
  3. Sufficient networks and ability to source new investment deals
  4. Strong analytical and research capability to evaluate startups
  5. Communicates well and thrives in a team.
  6. Able to commit at least 1 year to the programme.

Responsibilities

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

Timeline of Events

8 June

Application Opens

The wait is over! Application for Batch 4 of the Protégé Ventures Programme opens and students would be able to apply through the link below.

3 July

Virtual Information Session I

Unsure if joining Protégé Ventures would suit you? Join us at our very first virtual information session - Breaking Into Venture Capital. Sign up here!

17 July

Virtual Information Session II

Find out how this programme prepares you for so much more than just investment at our second virtual information session - Perspectives Beyond Venture Capital. Sign up here!

31 July

Application Closes

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

3-10 August

Case Study

Applicants who have successfully cleared the first round of selection would be given one week to work on an online case study.

22-23 August

Boot Camp

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

2-30 September

Protégé Academy

You're just one step away from joining us as an analyst! Our intensive 5-week boot camp includes weekly lessons that would prepare you for the road of venture investing ahead.

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Information SessionsWant to know more? Find out what it means to join us as a student analyst and learn about how we empower our student VCs to identify successful startups of tomorrow. Dates: TBC