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VC programs for students

280 VC programs built for students. 3 are taking applications now. Most do not pay a stipend.

280 programs3 open now90 fully remote83 pay a stipend253 hosts

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280 programs

a16z College Talent Network logoTalent Network

a16z College Talent Network

Open

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's network connecting CS and engineering students with mentorship and a16z portfolio companies.

Location
United States
Terms
Unpaid
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
Darden Venture Fellows Program logoFellowship

Darden Venture Fellows Program

UVA Darden School of Business

Intensive summer internship program for first-year MBA students at top-tier VC firms.

Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Terms
Mixed Compensation
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy logoAcademic

The Horowitz Andreessen Academy

Andreessen Horowitz

A tuition-free, full-time school in San Francisco for builders coming out of high school, incubated by a16z.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Unpaid
GC Venture Fellows logoFellowship

GC Venture Fellows

General Catalyst

Empowering the next generation of venture capital participants.

Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 181 of 280 programs that say.

  • Stipend83
  • Unpaid52
  • Participant-funded13
  • Carry share10
  • Mixed compensation8

How they run

Based on the 262 of 280 programs that say.

  • In person91
  • Remote90
  • Hybrid81

Where they run

Based on the 256 of 280 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US154
  • Global56
  • Europe20
  • North America17
  • Asia13

What it looks like

Programs are how most people get into the startup world: fellowships, accelerators, scout programs, internships and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs and what it pays.

The programs here name students among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which VC programs for students are open now?

3 of the 280 are taking applications now, including a16z College Talent Network, speedrun Alpha Fellowship, and Clean Energy Ventures Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC programs for students pay?

83 of the 280 pay a stipend, 52 are unpaid, and 13 charge a participation fee. The other 132 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join VC programs for students remotely?

90 of the 280 run fully remotely, 81 mix remote and in-person time, and 91 run in person. 18 do not say.

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