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VC fellowships for founders

109 VC fellowships built for founders. 3 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

109 programs3 open now34 fully remote22 pay a stipend100 hosts

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109 programs

speedrun Alpha Fellowship logoFellowship

speedrun Alpha Fellowship

Open

a16z speedrun

Up to $250K for technical students and recent grads, or a fast track into engineering roles at speedrun startups.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
Longevity Biotech Fellowship logoFellowship

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Open

Longevity Biotech Fellowship

Join a community dedicated to advancing longevity biotechnology.

Location
North Carolina
Terms
Participant Funded
RippleX Fellowship logoFellowship

RippleX Fellowship

Paused

Ripple Ventures

Democratizing venture capital education for underrepresented students.

Location
Canada, United States
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship logoFellowship

BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship

BioGenerator (BioGenerator Ventures)

Developing the next generation of venture capital professionals in life sciences.

Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Terms
Mixed Compensation

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 75 of 109 programs that say.

  • Stipend22
  • Unpaid18
  • Participant-funded16
  • Mixed compensation11
  • Investment capital6

How they run

Based on the 102 of 109 programs that say.

  • Hybrid44
  • Remote34
  • In person24

Where they run

Based on the 102 of 109 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US51
  • Global30
  • 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?

3 of the 109 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 109 pay a stipend, 18 are unpaid, and 16 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?

34 of the 109 run fully remotely, 44 mix remote and in-person time, and 24 run in person. 7 do not say.

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