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Overview

ASIF Ventures Fellowship is a student and recent-graduate entry path into ASIF Ventures, an Amsterdam student-led VC fund founded in 2017 to back University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit founders. The fellowship is for students and recent graduates who want venture capital and startup ecosystem exposure in Amsterdam.

Investment focus

ASIF focuses on student and recent-graduate founders in Amsterdam, especially UvA and VU-linked teams, and provides early funding plus community, guidance, and network access.

Program details

Designed for Students, Investors, Scouts, Operators. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

The fellowship is for students and recent graduates who want venture capital and startup ecosystem exposure in Amsterdam. ASIF's fund mission centers on UvA and VU founders.

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Admissions and application

The 2024 fellowship cycle used a public application link and a September 29, 2024 deadline for Deal Flow and Marketing Fellow roles. The latest 2026 ASIF recruiting posts route applicants to a LinkedIn short link for Board 10.0 / 2026-2027 roles.

Benefits

Fellows get practical exposure to early-stage venture work, including startup scouting, founder-meeting summaries, assumption validation, research projects, ecosystem events, market sizing, financial modeling, and competitor analysis.

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.

How to go about it

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What it pays

The fellowship is unpaid but offers genuine investment experience and network access.

Questions about this program

Does the 2026–2027 fellowship require prior venture capital experience?

No. ASIF says prior venture capital experience is not required.

What roles are advertised for 2026–2027?

ASIF advertises Scout and Marketing Fellow roles. Scouts discover startups and meet founders; Marketing Fellows work on ASIF’s channels and community.

What is the current application deadline?

The published claims establish 2026–2027 recruitment but do not establish a current deadline. The October 5, 2024 deadline in older application materials is historical.

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Empowering student entrepreneurs in Amsterdam.

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