Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
45 scout programs built for students. None is taking applications right now. Most do not pay a stipend.
45 programs
Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
Scout Program
Scout ProgramAlpha Edison
Empowering university students to scout deals in venture capital.
Scout Program
Scout ProgramAnthos Capital
Join Anthos Capital's exclusive scout program to identify emerging consumer products.
Scout ProgramACV Capital
Gain hands-on experience in early-stage venture investing in Southeast Asia.
Scout ProgramTHE QUEST
Empowering student entrepreneurs to connect with the VC ecosystem.
Scout ProgramGeneral Catalyst
Empowering student founders and future venture investors.
Scout ProgramG Ventures
Democratizing access to venture capital through student networks.
Scout ProgramInspired Capital
Developing the next generation of venture capital professionals.
Scout ProgramThe Creator Fund
Creator Fund Fellowship is a fellowship offering opportunities for emerging professionals in venture capital and the creator economy.
Scout ProgramNEX Cubed
Empowering the next generation of Black venture investors.
Based on the 41 of 45 programs that say.
Based on the 42 of 45 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.
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 students among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.
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EduLab Capital Venture FellowsEduLab Capital Partners
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Baby VC BootcampBaby VC
VC Bootcamp @ IveyIvey Venture Capital Club / Ivey Business School
Ivey Venture Capital Club / VC BootcampIvey Venture Capital ClubNone of the 45 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
2 of the 45 pay a stipend, 8 are unpaid, and 1 charge a participation fee. The other 34 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
20 of the 45 run fully remotely, 13 mix remote and in-person time, and 8 run in person. 4 do not say.
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