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Scout programs for founders

85 scout programs built for founders. 2 are taking applications now. Most run remotely, and most do not pay a stipend.

85 programs2 open now53 fully remote80 hosts

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85 programs

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

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 52 of 85 programs that say.

  • Carry share29
  • Mixed compensation12
  • Paid per introduction6
  • Investment capital2
  • Equity1

How they run

Based on the 74 of 85 programs that say.

  • Remote53
  • Hybrid18
  • In person3

Where they run

Based on the 81 of 85 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • Global39
  • The US19
  • Europe16
  • North America7
  • Latin America5

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 name founders among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which scout programs for founders are open now?

2 of the 85 are taking applications now, including 100X.VC Scout Program and Microtraction Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.

Do scout programs for founders pay?

0 of the 85 pay a stipend, 1 is unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 83 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join scout programs for founders remotely?

53 of the 85 run fully remotely, 18 mix remote and in-person time, and 3 run in person. 11 do not say.

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A program is on this list when its Superscout record is classed as one of the scout programs and names founders among the people it is for. Programs whose type is not recorded are left out.

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