Dream VC, a leading African venture capital education institute, announced the opening of applications for its 2025 venture capital training programs on Monday. The applications will close on March 31, 2025. 

This year, Dream VC is introducing updated editions of its flagship programs, the Investor Accelerator (IA) and Launch Into Venture Capital (LIVC), alongside new tools designed to enhance investment education and market transparency.

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Dream VC’s enhanced training programs 

Dream VC’s 2025 programs feature expanded curricula, with the IA program extended to 22 weeks, incorporating more hands-on training and case studies.

LIVC will see enhanced modules on financial modelling, while IA will add dedicated training on board governance and non-executive directorships. 

The institute is also introducing new resources for the African investment community, including the Founders Personality Test, a tool designed to categorise founder archetypes and assess their suitability for venture-backed businesses. 

Additionally, Dream VC is preparing to release the first Comprehensive African Investment Salary Report, aiming to benchmark remuneration across venture capital, private equity, and impact investment firms.

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Career support and industry access

The 2025 training cycle brings substantial upgrades to career support. The Launch Into Venture Capital program introduces a structured off-ramp into venture roles, giving top-performing fellows direct exposure to investment firms. 

Participants will also gain exclusive access to industry job lists, investment resources, and simulated VC job interviews to prepare them for real-world roles better. 

As Cindy Ai, Co-CEO at Dream VC, noted, “We have spent years refining our approach, and this year’s updates reflect what the ecosystem truly needs: practical, job-ready VC training that goes beyond theory.”

Devika Bade, Head of Platform at Dream VC, emphasised that the initiative is “a movement” driving real change in venture capital with a growing network of alumni, mentors, and partners.

Dream VC’s programs have trained over 250 individuals, with alumni now employed at more than 70 venture capital and private equity firms. The organisation claims its network extends to professionals managing or working within investment firms with a combined $7 billion in assets under management. 

The application launch comes when venture capital activity in Africa shows signs of renewed vigour, with the emergence of new African unicorns like Moniepoint and Tyme.