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A glimpse into the learning available across RVC memberships

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Angel Accelerator

Master the fundamentals of venture capital and angel investing to confidently evaluate deals and make smarter investment decisions. This course is suitable for new and experienced angel/vc investors as well as for founders who want to learn how investors evaluate deals.

What you get: Angel Accelerator 501 is the introductory overview to angel investing. You'll get a high level overview about venture capital funds and how they work vs. SPV models, how to evaluate deals, portfolio theory, valuation, the importance of exit strategies, syndication benefits, tax strategies and economic development incentives for investors. You'll get real life stories and

After taking the 501 class, you can progress to the deep dive classes on valuation, term sheets, exits, due diligence and more to flesh out your venture capital education.

Hyper members will have access to mentors for each segment and all Pro/Hyper members have access to bi-monthly mastermind sessions where we answer all your questions that came up during the classes, and discuss advanced or current topics in venture capital.

Hyper members will have a chance to present and defend their deliverables from each class. e.g. give their pitch and get critique, present their valuation models, exit strategies, etc.

Pitch Academy

The Art of giving the best pitch possible - that really captures investor interest. The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

Key topics include:

Preparing a business for a deal

Designing a deck

Delivering the pitch

Communicating the value for venture funding

Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company

Raising equity vs. convertible debt

Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags

Understanding investor psychology

Following up with interested investors

RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

Registrants get an opportunity to pitch live to investors and instructors to get valuable feedback!

Term Sheets, Negotiation and Deal Structure

Learn how to navigate term sheets and master deal structuring to secure fair, strategic agreements between startups and investors.

Go-To-Market Strategies

Analyzing Go-To-Market for Scale

From first check to follow-on: education for every stage of investing

Exit Strategies

Building Maximum Value for Startups From Day One

Due Diligence

Preparation, Process and Reporting

Lead Investors & Board Lead

Discover how lead investors and board leads drive deals forward, manage relationships, and influence the decisions that make or break a startup’s funding success.

Valuation for Early Stage Companies

Using five different methodologies for equity, SAFE and Convertible Debt deals.

Why Learn with

Rockies Venture Club

Founded in 1985, Rockies Venture Club has decades of experience connecting investors and entrepreneurs.
RVC is one of the longest-running angel investing networks in the United States, with a history of facilitating education and deal-making.
Our curriculum includes structured programs like Angel Investing 501, Pitch Academy, and intensive workshops that help investors deepen their insight and skills.
RVC hosts over 100 educational events annually — from forums and workshops to deep-dive sessions — so learning never stops.