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Commerce and retail VC programs

27 VC programs focused on commerce and retail. 1 is taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

27 programs1 open now12 fully remote4 pay a stipend26 hosts

Every program on this list

27 programs

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 18 of 27 programs that say.

  • Carry share5
  • Stipend4
  • Participant-funded3
  • Paid per introduction2
  • Unpaid2

How they run

Based on the 24 of 27 programs that say.

  • Remote12
  • Hybrid6
  • In person6

Where they run

Based on the 26 of 27 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US14
  • Global5
  • Africa3
  • Asia3
  • Europe2

What it looks like

VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.

The programs here name commerce and retail as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.

Questions people ask

Which commerce and retail VC programs are open now?

1 of the 27 is taking applications now, including Microtraction Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.

Do commerce and retail VC programs pay?

4 of the 27 pay a stipend, 2 are unpaid, and 3 charge a participation fee. The other 18 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join commerce and retail VC programs remotely?

12 of the 27 run fully remotely, 6 mix remote and in-person time, and 6 run in person. 3 do not say.

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A program is on this list when its Superscout record 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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