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Scout programs for first-time investors

4 scout programs that say they recruit first-time investors. None is taking applications right now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.

4 programs1 pay a stipend4 hosts

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4 programs

At a glance

How they run

Based on the 4 of 4 programs that say.

  • Hybrid3
  • In person1

Where they run

Based on the 4 of 4 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US2
  • Asia1
  • Europe1
  • France1
  • India1

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 state that they welcome first-time investors, so no track record is needed to apply.

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Questions people ask

Which scout programs for first-time investors are open now?

None of the 4 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.

Do scout programs for first-time investors pay?

1 of the 4 pay a stipend. The other 3 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join scout programs for first-time investors remotely?

0 of the 4 run fully remotely, 3 mix remote and in-person time, and 1 run in person.

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A program is on this list when its Superscout record is classed as one of the scout programs and lists first-time investors in its inclusion focus. Programs whose type is not recorded are left out.

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