Alpaca VC MBA Associate Program
Fellowship
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Alpaca VC MBA Associate Program
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Fellowship
Alpaca VC is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in the people, products, and processes that power commerce in the physical world. The firm's investment thesis centers on technology-driven transformations in commerce, hardware, robotics, IoT, and physical-world infrastructure.
Each summer, Alpaca onboards several MBA Associates to assist with deal flow, due diligence, fundraising, and the firm's flagship Field Studies research program. The Field Study process is a repeatable, thesis-driven approach to investment where the team conducts deep research into specific physical-world sectors, publishes findings, and uses the research to drive investment decisions.
MBA Associates are selected from top programs and work closely with general partners and the investment team, contributing significantly to at least one Field Study during their tenure.
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Alpaca VC focuses on technology-driven transformations in commerce, hardware, robotics, IoT, and physical-world infrastructure. The program emphasizes published research as a core component of the investment process, allowing associates to contribute to meaningful insights in these sectors.
Current MBA students from top business schools with an interest in physical-world technology, commerce, hardware, robotics, or IoT are eligible to apply. No prior VC experience is explicitly required.
Associates receive a stipend, typical for summer associate programs, though specific compensation details are not publicly disclosed.
There is no cost to participate in the program; it is free for accepted associates.
The program runs during the summer for approximately 10-12 weeks, with cohorts occurring annually.
The program requires a full-time commitment during the summer, with associates working closely with the investment team.
The program requires in-person participation in New York City, providing associates with direct access to the firm's operations and the local tech ecosystem.
"Field Notes: Highlights from Alpaca's Summer MBA Associate Program" - Medium/Alpaca VC. Profiles the summer associate experience, including research contributions and team activities. Link
"Alpaca's Field Study Program: A Repeatable, Thesis-Driven Approach to Investment" - Alpaca VC Blog, September 2023. Details the Field Study methodology that MBA Associates contribute to. Link
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in physical-world technology and be prepared to engage deeply with the investment process. Highlighting relevant experiences and a passion for the sectors of focus will strengthen applications.
Q: What is the duration of the program? A: The program lasts approximately 10-12 weeks during the summer.
Q: Who is eligible to apply? A: Current MBA students from top business schools are eligible to apply.
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