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VC fellowships for founders

106 VC fellowships built for founders. 5 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

106 programs5 open now32 fully remote22 pay a stipend97 hosts

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106 programs

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 72 of 106 programs that say.

  • Stipend22
  • Unpaid18
  • Participant-funded13
  • Mixed compensation11
  • Investment capital6

How they run

Based on the 99 of 106 programs that say.

  • Hybrid43
  • Remote32
  • In person24

Where they run

Based on the 99 of 106 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US51
  • Global28
  • North America9
  • Asia7
  • Africa6

What it looks like

A VC fellowship gives you a seat inside the investing process for a season. Fellows typically source and evaluate companies, join partner meetings, and learn from a cohort.

Who it is for: students, early-career professionals, and operators exploring a move into venture.

What you get: mentorship, a cohort, exposure to real deals, and a line on your resume that funds recognize. Some fellowships pay a stipend, some share carry, and some are unpaid.

How people get in: most run an annual application window. Strong applicants show evidence that they already notice companies early and can write clearly about why.

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 VC fellowships for founders are open now?

5 of the 106 are taking applications now, including speedrun Alpha Fellowship, Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture Fellowship, and Longevity Biotech Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC fellowships for founders pay?

22 of the 106 pay a stipend, 18 are unpaid, and 13 charge a participation fee. The other 53 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC fellowships for founders remotely?

32 of the 106 run fully remotely, 43 mix remote and in-person time, and 24 run in person. 7 do not say.

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

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