Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
Scout programs in North America
58 scout programs in North America. None is taking applications right now. Most do not pay a stipend.
58 programs28 fully remote2 pay a stipend53 hosts
Every program on this list
58 programs
Scout Program
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 ProgramGGV DragonScouts Program
InactiveGGV Capital
GGV DragonScouts Program is GGV Capital's scout program offering opportunities for emerging investors in Asian markets.
- Location
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Scout ProgramCreative Valley
Creative Valley Scout Program is Creative Valley's scout program offering insights into early-stage technology for entrepreneurs.
- Location
- Southern California, 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 Program- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Terms
- Stipend
Scout ProgramBLCK VC Scout Network
InactiveBLCK VC
Empowering Black scouts and angel investors through training and mentorship.
- Location
- United States
Scout ProgramAlpha Edison
Empowering university students to scout deals in venture capital.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Carry Share
Scout ProgramActive Impact Investments
Canada's largest climate tech seed fund, accelerating early-stage climate technology companies.
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Scout ProgramAnthos Capital Fellowship
InactiveAnthos Capital
Join Anthos Capital's exclusive scout program to identify emerging consumer products.
- Location
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
Scout ProgramFlashpoint
Automated deal sourcing network empowering scouts across Europe and the US.
- Location
- unknown
- Terms
- Paid Per Introduction
At a glance
How they run
Based on the 48 of 58 programs that say.
- Remote28
- Hybrid12
- In person8
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 list North America among the regions they cover. Some also take people from elsewhere, so check each program's eligibility.
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Questions people ask
Which scout programs in North America are open now?
None of the 58 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do scout programs in North America pay?
2 of the 58 pay a stipend, 7 are unpaid, and 2 charge a participation fee. The other 47 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join scout programs in North America remotely?
28 of the 58 run fully remotely, 12 mix remote and in-person time, and 8 run in person. 10 do not say.
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