FellowshipActivant Capital
Hands-on growth equity experience for aspiring investors.
- Location
- Greenwich, CT, United States
Commerce and retail VC fellowships
12 VC fellowships focused on commerce and retail. None is taking applications right now. Most do not pay a stipend.
12 programs3 fully remote4 pay a stipend11 hosts
Every program on this list
12 programs
Fellowship
FellowshipAlpaca VC
Join Alpaca VC's immersive summer fellowship for aspiring venture capitalists.
- Location
- New York City, United States
FellowshipHawke Ventures
Creating accessible pathways into venture capital for diverse professionals.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
FellowshipCommerce Ventures
Empowering underrepresented students through venture capital experience.
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
Fellowship
CatalyzU and General Catalyst
CatalyzU and General Catalyst's fellowship programs empower aspiring VCs and student founders.
- Location
- Africa and United States
- Terms
- Participant Funded
FellowshipDorm Room Fund
Empowering students to become venture capitalists while still in school.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipKaya Founders
Accelerating the growth of Filipino startup founders and entrepreneurs.
- Location
- Makati City, Philippines
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipSpringdale Ventures
Springdale Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage consumer brands, investing in direct-to-consumer and CPG companies.
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
FellowshipAlpaca VC
Summer immersion program for MBA Associates at a seed-stage VC firm.
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
FellowshipNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Hands-on experience in venture capital for aspiring investors.
- Location
- null
- Terms
- Stipend
Fellowship- Location
- Stanford, CA, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
Fellowship- Location
- India
- Terms
- Participant Funded
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 8 of 12 programs that say.
- Stipend4
- Participant-funded2
- Unpaid2
How they run
Based on the 12 of 12 programs that say.
- Hybrid5
- In person4
- Remote3
Where they run
Based on the 12 of 12 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- The US10
- Asia2
- Africa1
- Canada1
- Germany1
What it looks like
A VC fellowship gives you a seat inside the investing process for a season. Fellows typically source and evaluate companies, join partner meetings, and learn from a cohort.
Who it is for: students, early-career professionals, and operators exploring a move into venture.
What you get: mentorship, a cohort, exposure to real deals, and a line on your resume that funds recognize. Some fellowships pay a stipend, some share carry, and some are unpaid.
How people get in: most run an annual application window. Strong applicants show evidence that they already notice companies early and can write clearly about why.
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 VC fellowships are open now?
None of the 12 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do commerce and retail VC fellowships pay?
4 of the 12 pay a stipend, 2 are unpaid, and 2 charge a participation fee. The other 4 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join commerce and retail VC fellowships remotely?
3 of the 12 run fully remotely, 5 mix remote and in-person time, and 4 run in person.
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