101 Fellowship Program
Fellowship
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101 Fellowship Program
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Fellowship
Launched in 2020, 101 Fellowship is a 10‑ to 12‑week, part‑time programme that gives selected fellows practical, inside‑the‑fund experience while teaching the full venture‑capital toolkit. Each cohort (September–November and, some years, a winter intake) matches 20–30 fellows to early‑stage funds on four continents, from sector‑agnostic micro‑VCs to specialist vehicles in gaming, mobility and climate.
Fellows spend 10–20 hours a week expanding deal flow, evaluating startups, creating investor materials and supporting fundraising motions that the host fund is actively running. In parallel, the organising team hosts weekly, closed‑door Zoom sessions with partners from firms such as Bragiel Brothers, Norrsken VC and Golden Gate Ventures, covering topics like LP outreach, fund economics, due‑diligence playbooks and portfolio value‑add.
The curriculum follows a “learn‑by‑doing” philosophy: every concept introduced in the classroom is reinforced through an assignment inside the fellow’s host fund. Because participating VCs vary in geography, sector and maturity, fellows gain broad perspective on how firm strategy shapes daily workflows.
Organisers run the selection and matching process centrally, ensuring smooth on‑ramping for both sides. Since inception, more than 150 alumni have completed the fellowship; a growing share have converted to part‑time or full‑time roles at their host funds or elsewhere in the industry, while others have launched startups armed with insider knowledge of venture finance.
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Applications open each spring for the autumn cohort (and in late autumn if a winter cohort is planned). The process involves three steps: a brief online form, a short practical task that simulates a sourcing or screening exercise, and a 30‑minute interview with the organising team.
Candidates are assessed on curiosity, written clarity and the ability to commit 10–20 hours weekly. Offers are extended on a rolling basis until all fellowship‑fund slots (one to three fellows per fund) are filled.
101 Fellowship is intentionally free of both salary and equity: the organisers believe early‑career talent benefits most from exposure, network and résumé credibility.
Some participating funds elect to tip high‑performing fellows or extend paid roles after the programme, but this is discretionary and negotiated directly between the fund and the fellow.
There are no programme fees, software charges or hidden costs. Fellows need only a stable internet connection; all workshops, mentor sessions and collaboration tools are provided at no charge.
A typical autumn cohort runs as follows:
Internal GoBeyond Capital blog post “Why we launched 101 Fellowship” outlines the programme’s mission; LinkedIn posts from Norrsken VC and Bragiel Brothers spotlight their participation and praise the fellow contributions.
What will I actually be doing?
Tasks range from sourcing startups and evaluating decks to drafting market reports and helping partners on fundraising outreach.
What is the selection process like?
Online application, a short practical task, then an interview with organisers; funds receive recommendations but make final decisions.
What types of funds are involved?
Early‑stage VCs across sectors—some global, others region‑specific; most have teams under ten people.
Why are you organising this?
To open the opaque world of VC to motivated people who lack traditional entry points and provide funds with eager, pre‑vetted talent.
How much time should I commit weekly?
Expect 15–20 hours, including the one‑hour weekly cohort session.
Is the programme only for students?
No—professionals exploring a career switch are equally encouraged to apply.
Can I re‑apply if not selected?
Yes; returning applicants who have built skills or networks are welcomed in future intakes.
Do fellows get paid?
The programme itself is unpaid; exceptional fellows may receive paid offers from host funds afterwards.
Is it fully remote?
Yes. All work, meetings and workshops are conducted online across global time zones.
What happens after graduation?
You join the alumni Slack, receive ongoing job leads and can volunteer as a mentor for future cohorts.
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