Applications are now open for the inaugural cohort from South Australia for VU's global Investor Accelerator programme. This highly selective programme is designed for investors (such as family offices, allocators, emerging managers, operators and corporate innovation leaders) seeking practical experience in venture capital and early-stage investing to unlock their ability to allocate to early-stage investing.
The Government of South Australia, via the Department of State Development, is sponsoring up to 8 places on VU's Global Investor Accelerator programme.
• Family office investors or allocators
• Experienced founders and operators looking to establish, formalise or scale their early-stage investing through a family office, syndicate, fund, venture studio or diversified venture portfolio
• Emerging fund managers looking to start syndicates or funds
• Strong professional experience
• Experience or interest in early-stage investing
• Capacity or readiness to invest
• Commitment to active programme participation
Applications close: December 15, 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
