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.

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.