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Kauffman Fellows

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Kauffman Fellows focuses on recruiting top venture capital talent and providing a two-year transformational program designed to 'radically accelerate VC success through self-reflection, peer learning, and a structured curriculum.' They support Fellows across all aspects of venture investing, from thesis development to portfolio management to firm building.

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Investment Thesis

Kauffman Fellows is not a traditional VC firm but rather an educational platform and community for venture capital professionals. Their philosophy centers on developing exceptional venture investors through transformational education, peer learning, and building a global network. They believe that venture capital is ‘one of the most powerful tools for economic development and prosperity’ and aim to ensure their Fellows acquire skills ‘rooted in venture capital excellence’ and use those skills to ‘lead meaningful positive change.’

What Sets Them Apart

  • 30-year legacy since 1995 with 1,006 Fellows globally across 680 VC firms in 62+ countries
  • 15% of all unicorns as of March 2024 funded by Fellows; $329B total value of Fellow-exited companies
  • Intentional focus on diversity and inclusion - 1/3 of Fellows are female, representing 'every corner of the globe'
  • Multi-faceted learning model: 20% workshops, 40% keynotes/lectures, 40% peer learning and shared experiences
  • Lifelong network support extending 15 years on average (three times longer than industry average)
  • Comprehensive curriculum covering six core themes: Manage Yourself, Manage Your Thesis, Manage Your Investment Process, Manage Your Portfolio, Manage Your Firm, and Manage the LP Cycle
  • Special Interest Groups (SIGs) organized by sector and interest (Climate, Blockchain, Healthcare, Women's Group, Corporate Venture, etc.)
  • Global regional chapters and treks to key markets

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