Alumni Ventures Venture Fellowship
Fellowship
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Alumni Ventures Venture Fellowship
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Fellowship
The Venture Fellow Program is Alumni Ventures’ flagship, part‑time track for emerging investors. Each one‑year cohort pairs 75–90 Fellows with a dedicated AV Fund where they learn venture mechanics through a structured online curriculum, weekly deal‑flow meetings and hands‑on memo writing. Fellows contribute to sourcing, diligence and portfolio support while receiving personalised coaching from AV partners. The program is fully remote and designed to fit around full‑time jobs or graduate study. AV reports that more than 500 Fellows have completed the program since 2016, with 40 percent transitioning into venture or startup leadership within twelve months of graduation; more than 80 percent of participants self‑identify as women or members of an under‑represented group.
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Applications open three times per year (January, May, September). Candidates submit a résumé, a 250‑word market thesis and two founder references; short‑listed applicants complete a 20‑minute Zoom interview with the program director. Historical acceptance is ≈ 8 percent, and each cohort is curated for functional and geographic diversity.
Paid, remote 12‑month fellowship that trains diverse operators to source and diligence deals for Alumni Ventures while sharing upside and opening doors to full‑time VC roles.
There are no program fees, software charges or mandatory travel costs; Fellows only cover optional summit travel and incidental expenses.
Fellows devote ~5 hours per week to live workshops, founder outreach and memo preparation across the 12‑month term.
All classes, office hours and investment‑team meetings happen via Zoom, Slack and Airtable. Fellows may optionally attend two in‑person summits in Boston and San Francisco at their own expense.
What is the weekly time commitment?
About five hours spread across workshops, sourcing and memo writing.
Is the program paid?
Yes—Fellows receive a monthly stipend and share in carried interest on deals they source.
Do Fellows pay tuition?
No. The program is entirely free.
Is it fully remote?
Yes. All core activities are virtual, with optional in‑person summits.
Can I keep my day job?
Absolutely—the fellowship is designed for part‑time participation.
Do I need VC experience?
No prior investing experience is required; curiosity and network access matter more.
How is carry calculated?
Fellows receive 15 percent of AV’s GP carry on each sourced deal, paid when the fund distributes returns.
How competitive is admission?
Acceptance hovers around eight percent of applicants.
What sectors does AV invest in?
Sector‑agnostic, with recent focus on AI, climate, fintech and digital health.
When do applications open next?
The next cycle opens May 1 2026 for the July onboarding.
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