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VC programs for Black professionals

28 VC programs that say they recruit Black professionals. 1 is taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

28 programs1 open now8 fully remote6 pay a stipend23 hosts

Every program on this list

28 programs

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 26 of 28 programs that say.

  • Mixed compensation7
  • Stipend6
  • Unpaid4
  • Carry share2
  • Investment capital2

How they run

Based on the 27 of 28 programs that say.

  • Hybrid13
  • Remote8
  • In person6

Where they run

Based on the 28 of 28 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US18
  • Global6
  • Canada5
  • Europe2
  • Africa1

What it looks like

VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.

The programs here state that they recruit Black professionals, either only Black professionals or among other underrepresented groups.

Questions people ask

Which VC programs for Black professionals are open now?

1 of the 28 is taking applications now, including BVCC Summer Internship Program (Primary Reference). Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC programs for Black professionals pay?

6 of the 28 pay a stipend, 4 are unpaid, and 2 charge a participation fee. The other 16 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC programs for Black professionals remotely?

8 of the 28 run fully remotely, 13 mix remote and in-person time, and 6 run in person. 1 do not say.

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A program is on this list when its Superscout record lists Black professionals in its inclusion focus. Programs whose type is not recorded are left out.

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