Cooperation with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

As part of the WIN initiative (Growth and Innovation Capital for Germany), KfW Capital is specifically committed to expanding qualification programmes in the venture capital sector. Together with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, one of Germany's leading business universities, practical training programmes have been developed that are aimed specifically at future and existing VC investors.

‘Venture education is crucial for attracting new investor groups to the venture capital asset class and thus strengthening financing opportunities for start-ups,’ says Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO of KfW Capital.

The aim of the collaboration is to facilitate access to the German VC market, activate new investor potential and increase the quality of investment decisions through in-depth knowledge and networking.

From autumn 2025, Frankfurt School will launch two certificate programmes that build on each other and were developed in close cooperation with KfW Capital:

Certified Venture Capital Expert (CVCE)

The basic programme provides comprehensive knowledge about the structure and mechanisms of venture capital. The target group are specialists and managers from family offices, pension funds, insurance companies, private equity companies as well as private equity and investment management.

Click here to access the "Certified Venture Capital Expert" certificate programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Certified Venture Capital Senior Expert (CVCSE)

The advanced postgraduate programme is aimed at graduates of the CVCE and deepens the content through deep dives and special topics along the entire VC investment cycle.

Click here to access the "Certified Venture Capital Senior Expert" certificate programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

The programmes will provide investors with the expertise and skills they need to drive innovation and promote the growth of young companies. With this cooperation, KfW Capital is providing new impetus for a sustainable and efficient venture capital environment in Germany and is specifically strengthening the innovative power of the business location.

In an interview with VC Magazin, Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO of KfW Capital, and Fatma Dirkes, Vice President, Executive & Professional Education at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the details of the new training programmes.

Click here to access the interview.

Here you will also find the press release of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management on the new certificate programmes.