Product market fit is achieved 2x faster than typical VC backed companies

Product market fit is achieved 2x faster than typical VC backed companies

OAV University for Early-Stage Founders

Discover how we've helped our founders transform their vision into growing businesses through our unique operational capital model.

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From Application to Enrollment in 3 Steps

Fill out our comprehensive form to help us understand your business, goals, and current challenges.

Complete Application

Fill out our comprehensive form to help us understand your business, goals, and current challenges.

Complete Application

Fill out our comprehensive form to help us understand your business, goals, and current challenges.

Complete Application

Selected applicants will be invited for a 60-minute call with our operational team to discuss fit and expectations.

Assessment Interview

Selected applicants will be invited for a 60-minute call with our operational team to discuss fit and expectations.

Assessment Interview

Selected applicants will be invited for a 60-minute call with our operational team to discuss fit and expectations.

Assessment Interview

Accepted founders will receive enrolment details, program materials, and a customized growth roadmap.

Program Enrollment

Accepted founders will receive enrolment details, program materials, and a customized growth roadmap.

Program Enrollment

Accepted founders will receive enrolment details, program materials, and a customized growth roadmap.

Program Enrollment

OAV University founders increase the likelihood of closing a funding round

Open Access University

University

Open Access University

University

Open Access University

University

A developmental framework for early-stage founders not able to secure an investment. We establish the foundation required to position your business to be ready for funding.

Deliverable compilation

New Investor Pitch

Custom financial Model

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Deliverable compilation

New Investor Pitch

Custom financial Model

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Revising competitor analysis...

Pitch Deck Refinement or Creation

A well-crafted pitch deck is crucial for effectively communicating your business vision and securing investor confidence. It highlights your market potential and competitive edge, essential for attracting funding and strategic partnerships.

Financial Modeling

A financial model quantifies your business strategy for investors, showcasing potential growth and returns to build confidence and highlight your venture’s opportunity.

Financial Model

Q1

Q2

Q3

$40K

$85K

$120K

Growth rate

+215%

Financial Model

Q1

Q2

Q3

$40K

$85K

$120K

Growth rate

+215%

Cohort Selection

Q1 2025

Application closed

First Round

23 days left

Selected

Q2 2025

2 slots available

Pre-apply to Q2 2025

Cohort Selection

Q1 2025

Application closed

First Round

23 days left

Selected

Q2 2025

2 slots available

Pre-apply to Q2 2025

Preferred Selection in OAV Cohorts

OAV’s selection committee prioritizes University candidates, to ensure they receive preferential treatment relating to availability. Our cohorts are limited to two companies per quarter and allocated to OAV University companies first.

Access to OAV’s Advisory & Investor Network

Access to an advisor and investor network provides companies with invaluable guidance, resources, and capital opportunities, fostering growth and enhancing funding opportunites.

Network Access

Advisor Network

Advisors

8+

Investor Network

Investors

12+

Network Access

Advisor Network

Advisors

8+

Investor Network

Investors

12+

Network Access

Advisor Network

Advisors

8+

Investor Network

Investors

12+

Inside Open Access Ventures

Inside Open Access Ventures

Inside Open Access Ventures

Chose the program that fits your business' current stage and needs

Essential

$5,000

Weekly group pitch review

Access to curriculum materials

Investor Pitch to OAV network

Priority cohort consideration

2-month program

Premium

$15,000

Everything in Essential, plus:

1:1 weekly mentorship sessions

Pitch Deck (built by OAV Deal Team)

Custom Financial Model (built by OAV Analyst Team)

Cohort acceptance

2-month program

☆ Access the OAV ecosystem

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Apply now to accelerate your startup's growth and build the foundation for investment

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Join the founders who've achieved $72M+ in combined valuations

Join the founders who've achieved $72M+ in combined valuations

Join the founders who've achieved $72M+ in combined valuations

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about our services, involvement and unique approach for founders and teams.

Who is OAV University for?

OAV University is designed for early-stage founders who have a strong vision but aren't yet ready for our full investment partnership. Ideal candidates have a minimum viable product or prototype, initial market validation, and are actively working on their startup.

What's the difference between the Essential and Premium tiers?

The Essential tier provides group-based mentorship and basic access to our resources, ideal for founders at the earliest stages. The Premium tier offers more personalized 1:1 support, complete resource access, and prioritized consideration for our investment partnership.

How long is the program?

OAV University is structured as a 6-month program, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Most founders continue for the full 6 months to maximize their growth and prepare for our investment partnership or other funding opportunities.

Does completing OAV University guarantee investment?

While OAV University is designed to prepare founders for our investment partnership, completion does not guarantee investment. However, graduates receive priority consideration and are significantly better positioned to qualify for our $350K bridge round model.

What kind of time commitment is required?

Founders should expect to dedicate 4-6 hours per week to OAV University activities, including mentorship sessions, curriculum work, and networking events. The program is designed to complement your ongoing startup operations, not distract from them.

Who is OAV University for?

OAV University is designed for early-stage founders who have a strong vision but aren't yet ready for our full investment partnership. Ideal candidates have a minimum viable product or prototype, initial market validation, and are actively working on their startup.

What's the difference between the Essential and Premium tiers?

The Essential tier provides group-based mentorship and basic access to our resources, ideal for founders at the earliest stages. The Premium tier offers more personalized 1:1 support, complete resource access, and prioritized consideration for our investment partnership.

How long is the program?

OAV University is structured as a 6-month program, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Most founders continue for the full 6 months to maximize their growth and prepare for our investment partnership or other funding opportunities.

Does completing OAV University guarantee investment?

While OAV University is designed to prepare founders for our investment partnership, completion does not guarantee investment. However, graduates receive priority consideration and are significantly better positioned to qualify for our $350K bridge round model.

What kind of time commitment is required?

Founders should expect to dedicate 4-6 hours per week to OAV University activities, including mentorship sessions, curriculum work, and networking events. The program is designed to complement your ongoing startup operations, not distract from them.

Who is OAV University for?

OAV University is designed for early-stage founders who have a strong vision but aren't yet ready for our full investment partnership. Ideal candidates have a minimum viable product or prototype, initial market validation, and are actively working on their startup.

What's the difference between the Essential and Premium tiers?

The Essential tier provides group-based mentorship and basic access to our resources, ideal for founders at the earliest stages. The Premium tier offers more personalized 1:1 support, complete resource access, and prioritized consideration for our investment partnership.

How long is the program?

OAV University is structured as a 6-month program, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Most founders continue for the full 6 months to maximize their growth and prepare for our investment partnership or other funding opportunities.

Does completing OAV University guarantee investment?

While OAV University is designed to prepare founders for our investment partnership, completion does not guarantee investment. However, graduates receive priority consideration and are significantly better positioned to qualify for our $350K bridge round model.

What kind of time commitment is required?

Founders should expect to dedicate 4-6 hours per week to OAV University activities, including mentorship sessions, curriculum work, and networking events. The program is designed to complement your ongoing startup operations, not distract from them.

Open Access Ventures bridges the gap between investment and execution, working alongside founders to build and grow businesses with fewer resources than the conventional venture model.

Contact us

hello@oav.ventures

2025 Open Access Ventures. All Rights Reserved.

Open Access Ventures bridges the gap between investment and execution, working alongside founders to build and grow businesses with fewer resources than the conventional venture model.

Contact us

hello@oav.ventures

2025 Open Access Ventures. All Rights Reserved.

Open Access Ventures bridges the gap between investment and execution, working alongside founders to build and grow businesses with fewer resources than the conventional venture model.

Contact us

hello@oav.ventures

2025 Open Access Ventures. All Rights Reserved.