Venture PartnerDEFY VC / Defy Partners
A unique venture capital model leveraging CEO expertise for portfolio growth.
- Location
- Woodside, California
- Terms
- Carry Share
Hybrid venture partner programs
2 venture partner programs that run in a hybrid format. None is taking applications right now.
2 programs1 pay a stipend2 hosts
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2 programs
Venture Partner
Venture PartnerTechstars
Empowering portfolio companies with strategic investor guidance.
- Location
- unknown
- Terms
- Stipend
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 2 of 2 programs that say.
- Carry share1
- Stipend1
Where they run
Based on the 2 of 2 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- Global2
What it looks like
A venture partner works with a fund part-time, sourcing and evaluating deals and sometimes leading investments.
Who it is for: experienced operators, founders, and domain experts with strong networks.
What you get: carry, sometimes a retainer, and a formal role with the fund.
How people get in: mostly by invitation. A few firms run structured programs with applications.
The programs here mix remote sessions with time in person, so plan for some travel.
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Questions people ask
Which hybrid venture partner programs are open now?
None of the 2 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do hybrid venture partner programs pay?
1 of the 2 pay a stipend. The other 1 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
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