Unlocking the Venture Capital Lifecycle

​Unlocking the Venture Capital Lifecycle:
Gain an inside perspective into the VC lifecycle

​📍 SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, Seminar Room 2-11 📍

​📅 Thursday, 25 September 2025 📅

​🕣 7:00pm – 9:00pm 🕣

​Join an exclusive masterclass that demystifies the complex world of venture capital, taking you behind the scenes of how top-tier VC firms operate across the complete investment lifecycle. From the initial fundraising process and strategic deal sourcing to rigorous due diligence frameworks, hands-on portfolio company support, and successful exit strategies.

​Featuring guest speaker Augie Ilag, Investment Partner at CMT Digital, previously at Sequoia Capital and McKinsey & Company. A Stanford graduate recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022 for contributions to venture and Web3 investing.

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​Agenda
7:00PM - 7:15PM: Registration
7:15PM - 8:15PM: 

• ​Introduction

• ​What is VC and why it matters

• ​Trends

• ​VC Lifecycle

​8.15PM - 9.00PM: Q&A and Networking

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