Scout ProgramSequoia 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
Scout programs for investors
122 scout programs built for investors. None is taking applications right now. Most run remotely, and most do not pay a stipend.
122 programs66 fully remote2 pay a stipend119 hosts
Every program on this list
122 programs
Scout Program
Scout ProgramAtomico
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
Scout ProgramBlackbird Ventures
Democratizing deal sourcing through a global network of scouts.
- Location
- Australia and New Zealand
Scout ProgramGOODsoil VC
Connecting investors with promising early-stage companies in Europe and Africa.
- Location
- London, UK
Scout ProgramDraper Associates
Draper Associates Scout Program focuses on emerging technology investments.
- Location
- Silicon Valley, California, United States
Scout ProgramVamosVentures
Empowering diverse venture capital investors and supporting Latinx founders.
- Location
- United States
Scout ProgramMicrotraction
Empowering venture-backed founders to support high-potential startups across Africa.
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout ProgramGGV DragonScouts Program
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GGV DragonScouts Program is GGV Capital's scout program offering opportunities for emerging investors in Asian markets.
- Location
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Scout ProgramGaingels
Empowering diverse voices in venture capital through community-driven deal sourcing.
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
Scout ProgramCoalition Operators
Empowering diverse founders with capital and operational expertise.
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout ProgramCleo Capital
Empowering female investors to identify and invest in early-stage startups.
- Location
- unknown
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout Program- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
At a glance
How they run
Based on the 92 of 122 programs that say.
- Remote66
- Hybrid22
- In person4
Where they run
Based on the 106 of 122 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
- Global47
- The US27
- Europe21
- North America8
- Canada6
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 investors among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.
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Scout programs for operators
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Other program types
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VC programs for investors
2 open now337 programs
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VC fellowships for investors
2 open now163 programs
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Big Red VenturesCenter for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell University
Oxford Seed FundSaïd Business School
Wolverine Venture FundUniversity of Michigan Ross School of Business
Questions people ask
Which scout programs for investors are open now?
None of the 122 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do scout programs for investors pay?
2 of the 122 pay a stipend, 4 are unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 115 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join scout programs for investors remotely?
66 of the 122 run fully remotely, 22 mix remote and in-person time, and 4 run in person. 30 do not say.
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