Scout ProgramContrary Capital
Identifying exceptional talent before the world recognizes their potential.
- Location
- United States
Scout programs in the US
48 scout programs in the US. None is taking applications right now. Most run remotely, and most do not pay a stipend.
48 programs26 fully remote2 pay a stipend43 hosts
Every program on this list
48 programs
Scout Program
Scout ProgramVamosVentures
Empowering diverse venture capital investors and supporting Latinx founders.
- Location
- 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 ProgramArcher Venture Capital
Employment-based roles for sourcing secondary investment opportunities.
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Scout ProgramEvolution VC Partners
Invite-only scout program for deal sourcing in culture-tech.
- Location
- New York, NY, United States
Scout ProgramAdapt Ventures
Empowering visionary founders through a global network of venture partners.
- Location
- Miami, Florida, United States
Scout ProgramAccel
Empowering high-signal operators to invest in early-stage companies.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Carry Share
At a glance
How they run
Based on the 41 of 48 programs that say.
- Remote26
- Hybrid8
- In person7
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 the US 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 the US are open now?
None of the 48 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do scout programs in the US pay?
2 of the 48 pay a stipend, 6 are unpaid, and 2 charge a participation fee. The other 38 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join scout programs in the US remotely?
26 of the 48 run fully remotely, 8 mix remote and in-person time, and 7 run in person. 7 do not say.
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