Alix Ventures Residency (Venture Fellowship)

Alix Ventures Residency, also called the Alix Ventures Venture Fellowship, is a one-year paid, part-time remote residency for people pursuing life-science venture capital or entrepreneurial biotech careers. The current page says Alix is recruiting the 6th Venture Fellowship class and invites a select group of two residents to join the firm for a year, with rolling applications accepted year-round. Residents work behind the scenes at an early-stage life-science venture firm. Example responsibilities include evaluating investment opportunities, diligence, attending pitch meetings, creating investment theses, producing market research, and assisting the BIOS content platform through interviews, articles, podcasts, and founder spotlights. The program offers weekly partner mentorship, hands-on access to firm work, and a stated $5,000 stipend for roughly 15 hours per week.

Alix Ventures focuses on investing in companies at the intersection of technology and biology, particularly in the TechBio sector. The program aims to cultivate talent in venture capital by providing structured training and real investment experience, addressing the need for skilled professionals in this rapidly evolving field.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in TechBio venture investing and possess relevant academic or professional backgrounds. Engaging with the program's focus areas and showcasing a passion for the intersection of technology and biology will strengthen applications.

Graduate students or early-career professionals with backgrounds in life sciences, engineering biology, synthetic biology, computational biology, or related fields. Strong interest in TechBio venture investing. No prior VC experience required.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round via a Google Form on the Alix Ventures website.

Participants receive a $5,000 stipend, structured VC training, weekly mentorship, and real investment committee participation. The program has a 100% placement rate into startups and VC upon completion.

The program lasts for one year, with rolling applications accepted year-round.

The program has achieved a 100% placement rate of graduates into startups and venture capital. Notable alumni include individuals who have joined firms such as a16z, Dimension, Foresite Capital, and Cantos, as well as founders of companies like Osmind, Zafrens, and Lyric.