Good enough to
break into VC? Prove it.
Screen real deals. Write real memos. Build a track record you can show.
371 lessons • 53 quizzes • Real deal flow
The VC catch-22
You can't get hired without experience. You can't get experience without getting hired.
Every "how to break into VC" guide says the same thing: network, get warm intros, be helpful. But nobody tells you how to prove you can actually do the job.
VCs don't hire on vibes. They hire on judgment. And right now, you have no way to show yours.
"We get 500 applications per associate opening. Maybe 10 have anything resembling deal experience."
Tryouts is how you prove it.
Screen Real Deals
Analyze startups from our deal queue. Pass or pursue? Make the call. Get feedback from practitioners who've seen 1,000+ decks.
Write Investment Memos
The core VC deliverable. Structure your thinking, defend your thesis, get scored. Build a portfolio of written work.
Build Your Track Record
Every analysis, every memo, every score—tracked. When you apply to funds, show them data, not stories.
From zero to track record
A structured path to building the portfolio that gets you hired.
Learn the Fundamentals
Complete structured lessons on deal evaluation, market sizing, founder assessment, and due diligence. Quiz after each module.
Enter the Queue
Access our deal screening queue. Real companies, real decks. Analyze, form a thesis, submit your recommendation.
Write Memos
Pick a deal and write a full investment memo. Follow our template or go freeform. Get rated by reviewers.
Climb the Leaderboard
Your accuracy, quality scores, and volume build your Tryouts Track Record. Top performers get visibility. Everyone gets proof.
Your track record, quantified
Alex Chen
Tryouts Cohort #1
Deals Screened
47
Accuracy
84%
Memos Written
6
Avg Score
4.2
Top 5% in Deal Velocity
Consistently analyzes 5+ deals/week
Featured Memo
"Why I'd Pass on Acme Corp"
This is what you send instead of "I'm really passionate about venture."
Two ways in
Free Module
Learn the fundamentals
- 6 lessons on software economics
- Quizzes included
- No account required
- No deal queue access
- No track record
Cohort #1
Prove you can do the job
Student pricing available
- Full curriculum (371 lessons)
- 53 quiz modules
- Full deal queue access
- Unlimited memo submissions
- Track record + leaderboard
- Reviewer feedback on all work
14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Built for people who want the job,
not the fantasy
MBA students targeting VC summer associate roles
Operators who want to move to the investing side
Founders between companies exploring venture
Analysts at banks or consulting looking to pivot
Anyone tired of "coffee chat your way in" advice
If you're willing to do the reps, Tryouts gives you a place to do them.
Common Questions
No. Courses teach theory. Tryouts makes you practice. You'll learn fundamentals, but the point is doing real work on real deals.
Yes. The deal queue contains actual startups. Some are public pitch decks. Some are sourced from our network. All are real.
A mix of current/former VCs, experienced operators, and trained reviewers. Everyone who gives you a score has seen hundreds of deals.
Yes. Your Tryouts Track Record is a URL you can share. "Screened 50+ deals with 85% accuracy" is a real credential.
That's fine. The curriculum starts from fundamentals. Many successful VCs came from non-traditional backgrounds. What matters is judgment, not pedigree.