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Consumer VC programs

153 VC programs focused on consumer. 2 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

153 programs2 open now53 fully remote19 pay a stipend140 hosts

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153 programs

1752vc Accelerate logoAccelerator

1752vc Accelerate

Open

1752VC

Accelerating early-stage founders with mentorship and capital.

Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Terms
Equity
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
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
a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO) logoAccelerator

a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO)

Paused

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's accelerator and fund for out-of-network founders, launched in 2020 (no current cohort).

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
a16z CSX (Crypto Startup Accelerator) logoAccelerator

a16z CSX (Crypto Startup Accelerator)

Paused

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z crypto's in-person accelerator for early-stage web3 startups (last cohort: CSX 04, 2025).

Location
San Francisco, New York City and London (rotating)
Terms
Investment Capital
Atomico Angel Programme logoScout Program

Atomico Angel Programme

Atomico

Atomico’s invitation-only program for experienced European founders, operators, and ecosystem participants to make early-stage investments.

Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Terms
Mixed Compensation
GC Venture Fellows logoFellowship

GC Venture Fellows

General Catalyst

Empowering the next generation of venture capital participants.

Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 97 of 153 programs that say.

  • Unpaid24
  • Stipend19
  • Mixed compensation16
  • Investment capital11
  • Carry share10

How they run

Based on the 136 of 153 programs that say.

  • Hybrid53
  • Remote53
  • In person30

Where they run

Based on the 150 of 153 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US76
  • Global46
  • Europe15
  • North America13
  • Asia12

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 consumer as a focus. Some cover other sectors too.

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Questions people ask

Which consumer VC programs are open now?

2 of the 153 are taking applications now, including 1752vc Accelerate and 100X.VC Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.

Do consumer VC programs pay?

19 of the 153 pay a stipend, 24 are unpaid, and 6 charge a participation fee. The other 104 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join consumer VC programs remotely?

53 of the 153 run fully remotely, 53 mix remote and in-person time, and 30 run in person. 17 do not say.

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