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VC programs that invest in you

9 VC programs that invest in you. 2 are taking applications now.

9 programs2 open now1 fully remote8 hosts

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9 programs

speedrun Alpha Fellowship logoFellowship

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
a16z speedrun logoAccelerator

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
Founder Program

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital's twice-yearly open call for pre-seed and seed founders, with a four-day company-building Intensive for the companies it backs.

Terms
Investment Capital
a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO) logoAccelerator

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's accelerator and fund for out-of-network founders, launched in 2020 (no current cohort).

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
a16z CSX (Crypto Startup Accelerator) logoAccelerator

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z crypto's in-person accelerator for early-stage web3 startups (last cohort: CSX 04, 2025).

Location
San Francisco, New York City and London (rotating)
Terms
Investment Capital

At a glance

How they run

Based on the 6 of 9 programs that say.

  • In person4
  • Hybrid1
  • Remote1

Where they run

Based on the 6 of 9 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • Global4
  • Europe1
  • The US1

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 say they invest in you. Amounts and terms differ, so check each program's page.

Questions people ask

Which VC programs that invest in you are open now?

2 of the 9 are taking applications now, including MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator and speedrun Alpha Fellowship. Open programs are listed first above.

Do VC programs that invest in you run remotely?

1 of the 9 run fully remotely, 1 mix remote and in-person time, and 4 run in person. 3 do not say.

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