Powered by Raw Ventures and Startup WiseGuys, one of the most experienced B2B accelerators in Europe.
Get 6 months hands-on experience with venture capital, investment cases and startups, alongside an in-depth learning programme.
Based in London, Raw Ventures — a dynamic investment firm — will provide candidates unique experiences to work at the cutting edge of the global tech scene while learning from workshops, mentors, and hackathons.
As you learn you will have a chance to apply your skills to real life startup environments — gaining industry skills, a professional network, and the potential for long term employment.
No prior work experience or network required.
Start in September ‘24
Regardless of your background, we provide essential knowledge through Startup WiseGuys and offer opportunities to apply your learnings in real industry scenarios, all while being supported by top industry mentors and coaches.
Connect with industry leaders and potential employers.
Work placements with
a chance to put into practice the newly acquired knowledge across
the VC & startup world.
Opportunity for full-time employment.
Across online lectures, workshops, 1:1 mentoring, forum groups and hackathons, Bright Minds Academy offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on challenges that simulate real-world entrepreneurial experiences.
Our goal is for candidates to acquire essential knowledge and skills, allowing them to view the industry through the dual lenses of a founder and an investor.
We will empower you to align personal values with professional objectives, ensuring a solid foundation for ethical and impactful work.
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on market evaluation, product development, project management, sales, marketing, and legal basics.
Learn the basics of VC and angel investing, startup selection, due diligence, legal fundamentals, post-investment processes, and investment thesis development.
From Spain, Cristobal is the Global CEO and El Patron of Startup WiseGuys, which is recognized as the most seasoned B2B accelerator in Europe, where he has invested in over 400 early-stage SaaS, Sustainability, XR, CyberSecurity, and Fintech startups.
From Ukraine, Alexandra has years of experience across PR and Startup investing, averaging 70-80 startup investments per year.
From Estonia, Herty has established 6 businesses with 3 exits, has invested in notable companies such as Ridango, and co-founded Startup WiseGuys, the world’s top startup accelerator.
From Estonia, Dag Ainsoo is an entrepreneur and investor, General Partner of Startup WiseGuys, and Management Board Member. Formerly co-founder of SmartAD (acquired by Modern Times Group AB), active angel investor, and CFO in multiple startup companies.
From Denmark, Stoyan is a productivity coach who works with major companies like HP, DraftKings, and EON, helping them accelerate their personal & team performance.
