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ASIF Ventures (Amsterdam Student Investment Fund) is a student-run venture capital fund founded in 2017, based in Amsterdam and connected to the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit. The fund has supported 25+ startups since its founding and provides students with hands-on VC experience. The fellowship provides part-time, on-site experience in deal sourcing, due diligence, market research, and network building during the academic year. ASIF also operates XLerate, Amsterdam's first student-led incubator (launched in partnership with Tulip Ventures), an 8-week program for student and recent graduate founders with 4-6 contact hours per week, concluding with a PitchXL competition. The fund recruits Deal Flow Fellows, Marketing Fellows, and other roles that provide structured VC learning while contributing to the fund's operations. As a student-run organization, all roles are unpaid but offer genuine investment experience and network access.

Investment focus

ASIF Ventures empowers young entrepreneurs in the metropolitan area of Amsterdam to rapidly develop their bold and bright ideas by providing both financial and social investment. We are the first venture capital fund entirely run by recent graduates. We invest in student- or recent graduate-run start-ups, ranging from B2C products to SaaS andeverything in between.

Program details

Designed for Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Students at Amsterdam-based universities (UvA, VU) and other Dutch institutions. Interest in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Open to all backgrounds.

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Admissions and application

Students at Amsterdam-based universities (UvA, VU) and other Dutch institutions. Interest in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Open to all backgrounds.

Benefits

Unpaid. Hands-on VC experience. Deal sourcing and due diligence training. Network with entrepreneurs and investors. Mentorship. Exclusive workshops. XLerate incubator access.

Timeline

The fellowship runs during the academic year.

What came of it

25+ startups supported since 2017. XLerate incubator launched in partnership with Tulip Ventures.

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What it pays

Unpaid. Hands-on VC experience. Deal sourcing and due diligence training. Network with entrepreneurs and investors. Mentorship. Exclusive workshops. XLerate incubator access.

Questions about this program

Is previous venture capital experience required?

No. ASIF Ventures says previous VC experience is not required for its 2026/2027 fellow recruitment.

What does the Scout role involve?

ASIF Ventures describes Scouts as discovering startups and meeting founders; the role also offers a chance to learn investor-style pitch-deck evaluation.

When did applications close?

The advertised closing date was October 2, 2026, at 23:59. ASIF Ventures did not state a time zone.

Where does ASIF Ventures direct Scout applicants?

The recruitment notice links to an application form, but its contents were not accessible in the published material reviewed.

About ASIF Ventures

Empowering student entrepreneurs in Amsterdam.

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