Emerging VC Manager programme

We are co-initiating the first European accelerator for emerging VC managers. Our mission is to accelerate exceptional GPs towards closing their next fund and to strengthen the European VC ecosystem. BFP is supporting the selection of participants for the programme delivered by Mountside Ventures.

Overview

The 12-week accelerator provides General Partners bespoke 1:1 mentorship and comprehensive fundraising support from Limited Partners and industry-leading Venture Capital funds, alongside LP matchmaking events across Europe.

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Benefits to VCs

Built to fit alongside busy general partner’s schedules, successful applicants will receive:

  • Warm introductions to LPs through a series of in-person events across Europe, including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Helsinki, in addition to a curated list of international Limited Partners and family offices.
  • At least 10 hours of 1:1 mentoring from Founding Partners behind some of Europe’s most notable VCs and LPs, including Dom Maier (Axa Venture Partners), Christian Stiebner (KfW), Christian Pedersen (Institutional Investment Partners Denmark), Hussein Kanji (Hoxton Ventures), Katya Almesque (OpenOcean), Fred Destin (Stride.VC) and Daniel Blomquist (Creandum).
  • Structured content focused on LPs; with comprehensive guidance based on 200+ LP’s feedback and responses, optimised for face-to-face interactions.
  • 1:1 coaching from VC mentors, at least 6 days of workshops delivered by fundraising experts over the 3 month workshop and a series of LP matchmaking events.
  • More details on the programme available here.
  • Warm introductions to LPs through a series of in-person events across Europe, including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Helsinki, in addition to a curated list of international Limited Partners and family offices.
  • At least 10 hours of 1:1 mentoring from Founding Partners behind some of Europe’s most notable VCs and LPs, including Dom Maier (Axa Venture Partners), Christian Stiebner (KfW), Christian Pedersen (Institutional Investment Partners Denmark), Hussein Kanji (Hoxton Ventures), Katya Almesque (OpenOcean), Fred Destin (Stride.VC) and Daniel Blomquist (Creandum).
  • Structured content focused on LPs; with comprehensive guidance based on 200+ LP’s feedback and responses, optimised for face-to-face interactions.
  • 1:1 coaching from VC mentors, at least 6 days of workshops delivered by fundraising experts over the 3 month workshop and a series of LP matchmaking events.
  • More details on the programme available here.

 

Mentor Selection