Armory Square Ventures Fellowship
Direct exposure to the VC business for aspiring venture capitalists.
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Overview
Armory Square Ventures (ASV) is an Upstate New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Somak Chattopadhyay. The firm focuses on returns-oriented, mission-focused technology investing and has catalyzed the creation of 2,500+ jobs in Upstate New York over the past decade.
Program details
Designed for Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. Must be able to commute to Skaneateles, NY office weekly. Interest in venture capital and technology investing.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Armory Square Ventures FellowshipAdmissions and application
Current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. Must be able to commute to Skaneateles, NY office weekly. Interest in venture capital and technology investing.
Benefits
Direct VC exposure. Mentorship. Potential for full-time transition.
Timeline
The fellowship runs during the summer and is an annual program.
What came of it
Firm has catalyzed creation of 2,500+ jobs in Upstate New York.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
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- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Paid fellowship (specific amount not publicly disclosed).
Questions about this program
Who was the fellowship intended for?
The 2021 notice targeted current students and recent graduates interested in VC careers. It required strong analytical and writing skills; startup or investing experience was helpful, not stated as mandatory.
What work did fellows do?
The 2021 notice described investment sourcing and evaluation, diligence and investment memos, industry research, special projects, and fund operations.
How did the 2021 application process work?
Applicants were directed to a Google Form, with applications reviewed as received. The form now says applications are closed; no current application route is established.
Could the fellowship lead to a full-time role?
The 2021 notice described a possible full-time opportunity only if both the fellow and the firm found a mutual fit; it was not guaranteed.
Is the fellowship accepting applications now?
Current applications are not verified. The legacy form for the 2021 fellowship is closed, but that does not establish whether the program itself has ended.
About Armory Square Ventures
Armory Square Ventures
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Investing in overlooked markets for technology innovation.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Armory Square Ventures Fellowship
Consumer Startups listed ASV's 2021 Venture Fellowship as due on February 28, 2021.
Source: 🎢 #44 - How to start a marketplace startup w Fabrice Grinda (200+ exits)The ASV 2021 form says it no longer accepts applications.
Source: Application / ASV 2021 Venture FellowshipThe inspected ASV fellowship URL returned Page Not Found; this does not establish program closure.
Source: Armory Square Ventures fellowship route checkThe inspected ASV fellowships URL returned Page Not Found; this does not establish program closure.
Source: Armory Square Ventures FellowshipASV directs B2B startup founders to Pitch us; that link is not verified as a fellowship application.
Source: Armory Square VenturesIn her 2021 career account, Maria Gilfoyle says ASV offered her a spring Venture Fellow role in April.
Source: My Path from Fashion to VC Investor at Madrona
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