Newton Fundamentals Program
Applications are open for the March 2027 cohort (NVP13) of the Newton Fundamentals Program, a live, virtual 8-week program that helps you make sense of venture capital. It is for you if you are early in your VC career, seriously exploring one, or working in a non-investor role and want to understand the key concepts.
We focus on potential rather than experience. We look for mission focus, collaboration, motivation, contribution, grit and critical thinking, and we're particularly keen to hear from applicants from overlooked and underestimated backgrounds, anywhere in the world.
• Round 1: 2 November to 11 December 2026. Decisions by 14 December 2026; payment by 12 February 2027. Apply early for the best chance of selection.
• Round 2 (if spaces remain): 11 December 2026 to 22 January 2027. Decisions by 25 January 2027; payment by 3 March 2027.
• Virtual Q&A session: Wednesday 9 December and Wednesday 16 December 2026 (drop-in).
• Program dates: Welcome Session on Friday 5 March 2027, then Wednesdays from 17 March to 12 May 2027 (no session on 14 April), 6:00 to 8:15 pm UK time on Zoom. Graduation is on 19 May 2027.
• Eight live sessions that follow the lifecycle of a venture deal, from sourcing and market mapping to venture legals, valuations, negotiations and exits.
• Teaching from London Business School faculty and practitioners from firms such as Phoenix Court, Atomico, Octopus Ventures, 20VC, Bessemer Venture Partners and Winston Taylor.
• Independent and small-group exercises, with reading to prepare before each session (
• Lifelong membership of the Newton Alumni community, with access to our jobs board, career resources and events.
• The program costs £2,030 (+ VAT if you are based in the UK). Many employers sponsor staff to take part; see our
Employer Hub.
• We offer a limited number of scholarships, starting at 25% of the fee. Answer Yes to the financial assistance question and we will send you a separate scholarship form to complete by 22 January 2027. Scholarships are reviewed separately and do not affect your application.
• We will email you about your application, so please check your spam folder. Dates and session times may change.
Newton Venture Program is a joint venture between London Business School and Phoenix Court, with founding partner HSBC Innovation Banking, on a mission to level the playing field in venture capital for people from overlooked and underestimated backgrounds.
