Scout ProgramMicrotraction
Empowering venture-backed founders to support high-potential startups across Africa.
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Terms
- Carry Share
AI scout programs
82 scout programs focused on AI. 1 is taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.
82 programs1 open now38 fully remote79 hosts
Every program on this list
82 programs
Scout Program
Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
Scout ProgramPeak XV Partners
Distributed capital syndication platform for early-stage startups.
- Location
- India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Scout ProgramAlicorn Venture Partners
Alicorn’s public materials describe a growth-stage investment firm; a separate scout program is not publicly documented.
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Scout ProgramBlackbird Ventures
Democratizing deal sourcing through a global network of scouts.
- Location
- Australia and New Zealand
Scout ProgramDraper Associates
Draper Associates Scout Program focuses on emerging technology investments.
- Location
- Silicon Valley, California, United States
Scout ProgramGGV DragonScouts Program
InactiveGGV Capital
GGV DragonScouts Program is GGV Capital's scout program offering opportunities for emerging investors in Asian markets.
- Location
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Scout ProgramGaingels
Empowering diverse voices in venture capital through community-driven deal sourcing.
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
Scout ProgramCreative Valley
Creative Valley Scout Program is Creative Valley's scout program offering insights into early-stage technology for entrepreneurs.
- Location
- Southern California, United States
Scout ProgramCoalition Operators
Empowering diverse founders with capital and operational expertise.
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout ProgramCleo Capital
Empowering female investors to identify and invest in early-stage startups.
- Location
- unknown
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout ProgramFirstminute Capital
Firstminute Capital Scout Program is Firstminute Capital's scout program offering ecosystem engagement for selected participants.
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
At a glance
How they run
Based on the 64 of 82 programs that say.
- Remote38
- Hybrid20
- In person6
Where they run
Based on the 74 of 82 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- Global32
- The US19
- Europe14
- North America9
- Asia5
What it looks like
A scout program lets a venture fund borrow your vantage point. You introduce companies you already know, explain why they matter, and the fund decides whether to invest.
Who it is for: operators, founders, researchers, students, and community builders who see companies early. An investing title is rarely required.
What you get: most programs share carry on deals you source. Some give scouts a small fund to write checks from, and a few pay a stipend. The brand and the relationship with the fund often matter as much as the economics.
How people get in: many programs are invite-only and recruit through their portfolio. Others take applications. A written record of companies you spotted early, and when, is the strongest signal.
The programs here name AI as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.
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Remote scout programs
2 open now91 programs
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AI VC programs
9 open now284 programs
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AI VC fellowships
3 open now137 programs
- a16z Build Ops Engineering FellowshipAndreessen Horowitz
speedrun Alpha Fellowshipa16z speedrun
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AI accelerators
1 open now21 programs
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a16z CSX (Crypto Startup Accelerator)Andreessen Horowitz
Questions people ask
Which AI scout programs are open now?
1 of the 82 is taking applications now, including Microtraction Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.
Do AI scout programs pay?
0 of the 82 pay a stipend and 3 are unpaid. The other 79 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join AI scout programs remotely?
38 of the 82 run fully remotely, 20 mix remote and in-person time, and 6 run in person. 18 do not say.
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