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VC programs for founders

306 VC programs built for founders. 10 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

306 programs10 open now113 fully remote30 pay a stipend270 hosts

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304 programs

a16z Build logoCommunity

a16z Build

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's dinner series and community for founders and operators figuring out their next company, collaborator or chapter.

Location
San Francisco and New York, United States
Terms
Unpaid
a16z speedrun logoAccelerator

a16z speedrun

Open

a16z speedrun

a16z's accelerator: up to $1M, $10M+ in credits and a 12-week in-person program in San Francisco.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital

Showing 304 of 306 programs, open ones first. Browse every program

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 211 of 306 programs that say.

  • Unpaid42
  • Mixed compensation33
  • Carry share31
  • Stipend30
  • Participant-funded29

How they run

Based on the 282 of 306 programs that say.

  • Remote113
  • Hybrid101
  • In person68

Where they run

Based on the 278 of 306 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US115
  • Global97
  • Europe29
  • North America21
  • Asia15

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 name founders among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which VC programs for founders are open now?

10 of the 306 are taking applications now, including a16z Build, speedrun Alpha Fellowship, and a16z speedrun. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC programs for founders pay?

30 of the 306 pay a stipend, 42 are unpaid, and 29 charge a participation fee. The other 205 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC programs for founders remotely?

113 of the 306 run fully remotely, 101 mix remote and in-person time, and 68 run in person. 24 do not say.

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