Employee Sponsorship for
Newton Fundamentals Program
Everything you need to know to sponsor an employee for the Newton Fundamentals Program
Benefits
- Enhance knowledge of technical concepts, as well as growth in leadership skills and vision. Professional coaching and peer feedback to transform abilities to reflect, lead, and influence others.
- Learn from leading faculty from institutions such as London Business School and top-decile practitioners from key ecosystem players such as Index Ventures, LocalGlobe and LPs such as Ordway (see our Program Partners here)
- Discursive learning, active class participation, critical dialogue, and applied learning exercises to turn technical concepts into actionable skills.
- Create enduring connections and cultivate meaningful relationships across the VC, startup and innovation ecosystems by becoming a member of the Newton Alumni - helping to grow sector expertise, access to deal flow, and exposure to a diverse, global network (more on the Alumni here)
- Access to life-wide learning as part of the Alumni experience including top insights into different sectors, fireside chats with key players across the ecosystem, and invitations to both wider industry events and exclusive Newton Network events.
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of venture capital in a relatively short time (see example modules here).
- Learn from leading faculty from institutions such as London Business School and top-decile practitioners from key ecosystem players such as Seedcamp, LocalGlobe and Sequoia (see our Program Partners here).
- Interactive and applied learning exercises to allow for applying new knowledge straightaway. Live, online sessions on a Wednesday evening over an eight-week period to easily fit into everyone's work schedule.
- Creating new connections across the VC, startup and innovation ecosystems as they automatically become a member of the Newton Alumni on completion of the program - helping to grow their sector expertise, access to deal flow and access to a diverse, global network (see more on the Alumni here).
- Access to life-wide learning as part of the Alumni experience including key insights into all sectors, fireside chats with key players across the ecosystem.
- Invitations to exclusive Newton Network events, invitations to industry events and access to mentors and other supporters.
Hear from our Fundamentals graduates
“I went into investing with a very specific idea of how things should be done. Newton helped me to understand there’s no right or one way to do this."
"The fact that I enjoyed every single moment of the course, including the exercises and things we were doing in our free time, is testament."
FAQs
What is Newton Venture Program and why did we start?
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.
Our robust training programs ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.
See our About Us page to see more on our vision and values.
In comparison to other programs, we combine the best of executive education and insights from the most experienced practitioners across the global venture landscape.
This includes integrating an end-to-end venture ecosystem: from tech transfer office to IPO, Newton will serve the innovation economy through bridging network and knowledge gaps between research and investment institutions – amplifying the impact of research and development.
Who's involved with Newton Venture Program?
Newton is a joint venture between Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe VC) and London Business School, with founding partner HSBC Innovation Banking. With our unique blend of faculty and practitioner teaching, we are training the investors of tomorrow to back the ventures of the future.
Our Program Partners span the VC ecosystem and contribute to the program as speakers, mentors, and advisors. These include Index Ventures, LocalGlobe, A16z, Seedcamp and more.
The Newton Fellowship is based at London Business School, with on-site visits to offices of partners in the ecosystem.
What do learners gain from participating in the Newton Fundamentals Program?
Newton Fundamentals learners gain the knowledge, skills and connections that help them succeed in the venture ecosystem.
This includes:
A comprehensive eight-week program held on Wednesday evenings (UK time), where they engage in live, online sessions led by professors from the prestigious London Business School and Saïd Business School (University of Oxford), paired with top-decile practitioners from the likes of LocalGlobe and Octopus Ventures.
Creating valuable connections from the beginning. There are numerous opportunities for learner to connect and work with their peers to aid their learning experience and gain access to the extensive Newton Network.
During the program and beyond, learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and explore potential deals in venture capital.
As Newton Alumni, they continue to:
- Develop and grow connections with peers from around the world, both online as well as in-person, locally.
- Form part of an ever-growing global group of venture professionals with backgrounds across VC, tech, academia and finance.
What is the time commitment expected for the Newton Fundamentals Program?
The program takes place online on Wednesday evenings between 18:00 and 20:15 UK time. There is a one week break in the middle of the program.
The dates for the next cohort are:
Wednesday 13 March 2024 to Wednesday 8 May 2024 (mid-program break Wednesday 10 Apr)
This time commitment includes 2.25 hours of live sessions per week, as well as applied learning, self-paced reading, and cohort socials. This averages at around 5 hours.
Commitment to the program is important both for your employee as a participant, and others in the Newton community.
Read about the expected commitment in our T&Cs.
What is the application process?
We use Applied to run a blind recruitment process. Blind recruitment means removing all factors that may affect bias such as name, gender, age, education and work experience. Instead, applicants are required to answer three questions that access the skills and attributes the individual can bring - such as motivation, grit, and their ability to overcome challenges. This helps us to assess that they are right for Fundamentals - and Fundamentals is right for them.
The application is open for approximately 5 weeks (subject to change) and the applicant can save and return to their application at any time.
How much is the program fee?
£2,030 plus VAT.
How do I sponsor an employee for the Newton Fundamentals Program?
Your employee must have applied to the program. Should they be successful, your employee can download a sponsorship letter confirming their acceptance to the Newton Fundamentals Program to pass onto you. Your employee can provide us with the details as to whom to invoice and we will send that on. Please let us know if you can’t process payment before the deadline due to company restrictions. In certain situations, we can accept a purchase order as a commitment to payment.
If you do require us to fill out a supplier form, please let us know immediately. You can send it to finance@newtonprogram.vc
I have other employees that would be right for the program - what next?
We’re thrilled that you’re aligned with our mission! If you’d like to find out more, please visit our website or email us at hello@newtonprogram.vc. We’d love to hear from you.
Newton Ally Fund
Venture capital has a diversity problem.
That’s why our mission is to level the playing field for people from typically and structurally overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world that we live in.
You can help us get there by being an ally. If you or someone in your network wants to sponsor the next generation of Newton learners, here’s how you do it.
What is the Newton Venture Program Ally Fund?
The Newton Ally Fund breaks down the financial barriers that so many from overlooked and underestimated backgrounds come up against. Let's break down those barriers together and give everyone the equal opportunity to thrive.
100% of your sponsorship goes towards the learner.
What are the benefits for you?
- Be a part of the future of venture capital and connect with the scholar(s) you've supported
- Be featured in our marketing across our expansive network and multiple channels
- Know you have given someone the opportunity to make a difference in the venture capital ecosystem.
How much does it cost to cover a program space?
- £2030 + VAT pays for one full space on our Fundamentals Program or 20% of a 90% scholarship on our Fellowship Program.
- £9,950 + VAT pays for one full space on our Fellowship Program or x 6 places on our Fundamentals Program.
Your sponsorship may help multiple people … such as two 50% scholarships.
Cornerstone VC provided sponsorship for a place on our NVP06 Newton Fundamentals Program Cohort. This was used to fund two 50% scholarships!
Cornerstone has engaged with its scholars to develop a reciprocal relationship, inviting the scholars to experience being inside a VC firm while providing opportunities for the scholars to give back and grow. This is what makes the Newton Ally Fund extra special.
About Cornerstone VC
Cornerstone VC is an early stage VC firm focused on a ‘people first’ investment strategy, investing at pre-seed and seed stage in high growth UK technology businesses, led by diverse founding teams. They write cheques of between £250k to £1m and prioritise start ups shaping how we Live, Work and Play. Find out more here.