
Collide Capital Fellowship
Empowering the next generation of Black venture capital leaders.

Empowering the next generation of Black venture capital leaders.
# Overview
The Collide Capital Fellowship is a graduate venture fellowship program designed for students interested in venture capital careers. It provides hands-on experience in deal sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management within a Black-owned venture capital firm.
# Who this is for
This program is aimed at full-time university students in the U.S., particularly those enrolled in MBA programs.
# What you get
Participants gain direct exposure to venture capital processes, including investment team workflows, portfolio engagement, and capstone projects.
# How to apply
Applications are submitted through a single form, with top candidates invited for interviews on a rolling basis.
# Alumni & outcomes
Alumni have secured roles at top firms, including General Catalyst, and have contributed to the growth of the venture ecosystem.
# Reputation
Collide Capital is recognized for its commitment to supporting underrepresented founders and has received significant media coverage.
# Recent activity
The program has recently expanded its offerings and continues to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
Collide Capital invests in founders building transformational companies across enterprise SaaS, sustainable supply chains, and consumer technology. The fund aims to support Black entrepreneurs and enhance diversity in the venture capital ecosystem.
Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a commitment to supporting diverse ecosystems.
MBA Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited MBA program. Scout Program applicants should have a professional background in startups or technology, though this is not mandatory.
Applications are open to business school students and external talent. Interested candidates can apply through Collide Capital's careers page or via network referrals.
Participants gain investment training, deal flow exposure, and access to a network of founders and investors. The program also offers mentorship and opportunities for career placement.
The MBA Fellowship operates on a semester basis with summer options, requiring a commitment of 10-15 hours per week during the semester and full-time during the summer.
Alumni of the fellowship have progressed to venture capital careers at top firms, with many maintaining connections through Collide Capital's alumni network.
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Fellowships are paid, with hourly compensation for semester and summer positions. Scouts may receive performance-based compensation and potential equity.
The MBA Fellowship is semester-based with summer options, while the Scout Program has rolling admissions.

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Collide Capital advertised recruitment for its Spring 2024 MBA fellowship.
Source: MBA Fellow, Collide Capital - '24 Spring SemesterAndrew Peng linked a Notion route for a spring fellowship application.
Source: MBA fellow recruiting postIn an undated spring recruiting post, Andrew Peng welcomes first- and second-year MBAs.
Source: MBA fellow recruiting postCollide Capital lists Elias Mufarech as a Principal.
Source: Our TeamSomosVC describes former Collide MBA intern Elias Mufarech as a Principal.
Source: From Fellow to PrincipalSomosVC reports that Elias Mufarech joined Collide as an MBA intern after his Fall 2022 SomosVC fellowship.
Source: From Fellow to PrincipalSuperscout Pro
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