Top-class programs for aspiring and practising professionals in venture capital

Why does Newton exist?
We’re democratising the venture capital ecosystem for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds – ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in.
Our robust training programs ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.


Newton Venture Program helps you make sense of the venture capital world with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds – ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in.
Newton is a joint venture between LocalGlobe VC and London Business School, with founding partner Silicon Valley Bank. We combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across the global venture landscape.
Our Programs
Whether you’re looking to break into venture capital or are already working in the space, we can help you get to the next level in your career.
Newton Fundamentals
Are you new to venture capital? Or do you work alongside venture capitalists? Get to grips with venture capital with Newton Fundamentals.
- Join weekly interactive sessions with top-decile practitioners and faculty over 8 weeks*
- Participate in online socials and group applied learning exercises with your community of venturers.
- Get access to case studies, tools and fireside chats.
- Partial scholarships available and support for employer sponsorship.
*(subject to change)
Newton Fellowship
Are you an experienced venture capitalist ready to take your next step? Take a deeper dive into venture capital with Newton Fellowship.
- Join in-person, interactive contact days with top-decile practitioners and faculty.
- Learn and work with a like-minded community of peers who will push and support you.
- Get access to case studies, tools and evening dinner events via Newton’s expansive and global network.
- Partial scholarships available and support for employer sponsorship.

Hear from our fellows 👇
Without Newton, I could never have…
- …met my co-founders of our fund.
- … had a full understanding of venture capital.
- …developed the confidence to start investing.
- … pitched my startup to a top-decile VC practitioner.
- …become a part of a global network of like-minded individuals passionate about enhancing innovation.
- … performed well in an internship interview and shortly after started working in a fund to gain real-world experience of being a VC.




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