Chicago Venture Fellows
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Fellowship
Chicago:Blend launched the Chicago Venture Fellows in 2022 as a six-month peer learning cohort designed to prepare high-potential, aspiring venture capitalists for careers in venture capital. The program addresses longstanding inequities in Chicago's VC industry by broadening access to investing and increasing representation of historically marginalized groups in venture capital. The fellowship combines formal VC finance training with real-world experience at local VC firms. Participants engage in hands-on work including deal sourcing, due diligence, and investment analysis. The program culminates in Blend:Talks, where graduates present insights on emerging technologies and VC trends to an investor audience.
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The Chicago Venture Fellows program aims to diversify the venture capital talent pipeline by preparing aspiring venture capitalists from historically marginalized groups. It combines formal training with practical experience to enhance representation in the VC industry.
Applications are open to aspiring venture capitalists with an interest in VC careers. No specific educational requirements are listed, but candidates should be committed to the six-month program and preferably based in or relocating to Chicago.
There is no cost to participate in the program.
The program lasts for six months, with the next cohort starting on September 9, 2026.
Participants are expected to commit part-time to the six-month program.
The program is hybrid, with a mix of in-person and remote activities.
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