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Commerce and retail scout programs

11 scout programs focused on commerce and retail. 1 is taking applications now. Most run remotely, and most do not pay a stipend.

11 programs1 open now9 fully remote11 hosts

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11 programs

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 7 of 11 programs that say.

  • Carry share5
  • Paid per introduction2

How they run

Based on the 9 of 11 programs that say.

  • Remote9

Where they run

Based on the 10 of 11 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • Global3
  • The US3
  • Europe2
  • Africa1
  • Latin America1

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 commerce and retail as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.

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Questions people ask

Which commerce and retail scout programs are open now?

1 of the 11 is taking applications now, including Microtraction Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.

Do commerce and retail scout programs pay?

0 of the 11 pay a stipend. The other 11 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join commerce and retail scout programs remotely?

9 of the 11 run fully remotely, 0 mix remote and in-person time, and 0 run in person. 2 do not say.

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A program is on this list when its Superscout record is classed as one of the scout programs and names commerce and retail among its sectors. Programs whose type is not recorded are left out.

Program terms, dates, and application status can change. Each program page carries its own sources and review date; missing facts stay blank.

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