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281 VC programs focused on AI. 6 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

281 programs6 open now97 fully remote48 pay a stipend252 hosts

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281 programs

1752vc Accelerate logoAccelerator

1752vc Accelerate

Open

1752VC

Accelerating early-stage founders with mentorship and capital.

Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Terms
Equity
a16z College Talent Network logoTalent Network

a16z College Talent Network

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's network connecting CS and engineering students with mentorship and a16z portfolio companies.

Location
United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship logoFellowship

a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

A six-week cohort for operations leaders deploying AI into scalable organizational systems.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z Build logoCommunity

a16z Build

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's dinner series and community for founders and operators figuring out their next company, collaborator or chapter.

Location
San Francisco and New York, United States
Terms
Unpaid
speedrun Alpha Fellowship logoFellowship

speedrun Alpha Fellowship

Open

a16z speedrun

Up to $250K for technical students and recent grads, or a fast track into engineering roles at speedrun startups.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
Sequoia Scout Program logoScout Program

Sequoia Scout Program

Sequoia Capital

Discover how to become a Sequoia scout including requirements, application process, and compensation and explore other VC scout programs to join.

Location
Menlo Park, California
Terms
Mixed Compensation
Founder Program

Focal Founder Residency

Focal

An intensive residency for technical founders building AI-driven startups.

Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Terms
Other
Peak XV Scout Program logoScout Program

Peak XV Scout Program

Peak XV Partners

Distributed capital syndication platform for early-stage startups.

Location
India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Draper Startup House Accelerator logoAccelerator

Draper Startup House Accelerator

Draper Startup House

A global pop-up accelerator providing housing, mentorship, and funding for early-stage startups.

Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
a16z speedrun logoAccelerator

a16z speedrun

a16z speedrun

a16z's accelerator: up to $1M, $10M+ in credits and a 12-week in-person program in San Francisco.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 178 of 281 programs that say.

  • Stipend48
  • Unpaid44
  • Carry share21
  • Investment capital20
  • Mixed compensation20

How they run

Based on the 249 of 281 programs that say.

  • Remote97
  • Hybrid89
  • In person63

Where they run

Based on the 255 of 281 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US107
  • Global93
  • Europe23
  • North America22
  • Asia18

What it looks like

Programs are how most people get into the startup world: fellowships, accelerators, scout programs, internships and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs and what it pays.

The programs here name AI as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.

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Questions people ask

Which AI VC programs are open now?

6 of the 281 are taking applications now, including 1752vc Accelerate, a16z College Talent Network, and a16z Build Ops Engineering Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do AI VC programs pay?

48 of the 281 pay a stipend, 44 are unpaid, and 6 charge a participation fee. The other 183 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join AI VC programs remotely?

97 of the 281 run fully remotely, 89 mix remote and in-person time, and 63 run in person. 32 do not say.

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