To all StudentsAre you a driven and analytical individual who is interested in the start-up ecosystem? Join us where you will undergo a 1-year program to experience what it is like to work in a Venture Capital Firm!

Protégé Academy (First 3 Months)

Students who pass the selection process will go through structured training and mentorship as a student of Protégé Academy where they will attend lessons every Wednesday evening on deal sourcing, evaluation, and structuring. Students will also be given the opportunity to interact and network within the startup ecosystem on Sundays fortnightly.

Student Analyst (Next 9 Months)

Upon going through Protégé Academy, students will be promoted to Analyst. With their new-found knowledge, Analysts will be gain first-hand experience as a venture capitalist through guidance to source for student ventures, conduct due diligence, pitch to the investment committee and contribute to investment decisions.

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

1 July

Application Open

The application for the Protégé Ventures Program will be open, students will be able to apply through the link below.

24 July

Information Session

Unsure if joining Protégé Ventures would suit you? An Information Session will be held to clarify doubts of the program.

31 July

Application Closes

The application for the Protégé Ventures Program will be closed. No further applications will be considered.

6 August

Result Announcement

Applicants who has successfully cleared our first round of selection will be given an online case study to work on, and to be submitted via typeform by 16th August.

24 August

Bootcamp

A Bootcamp will be held where applicants will be assessed on their abilities. The Bootcamp will run from 24th to 25 August.

28 August

End of Selection

50 Applicants who has successfully passed the selection will be notified through email.

APPLICATION IS CLOSED.