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Overview

Costanoa Ventures runs scout funds as part of its early-stage enterprise venture platform. The program empowers scouts to build investment track records while sourcing high-quality early-stage deals.

Investment focus

Costanoa Ventures positions scouts as extensions of the firm's deal sourcing network. This strategic model allows scouts to identify promising founders, build their credibility as investors, and expand Costanoa's deal flow and geographic reach.

Program details

Candidates should focus on building a strong professional network and gaining domain expertise in relevant sectors to enhance their chances of selection.

Who it is for

Candidates must have domain expertise in target sectors, an established professional network demonstrating deal access, and a preferred track record as an operator, entrepreneur, or early-stage investor.

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Admissions and application

The program is invitation-only, targeting individuals with domain expertise in software, SaaS, and enterprise technology, along with an established professional network.

Benefits

  • Capital deployment: $200,000 to manage independently
  • Professional development: Coaching and mentorship from experienced investors at Costanoa
  • Co-investment rights: Ability to reserve capital in Costanoa's core fund
  • Network access: Connection to founder ecosystem, angels, and institutional LPs
  • Carry economics: Earn share of carried interest on successful exits
  • Operational support: Use of Costanoa's legal, financial, and diligence infrastructure

Timeline

The scout funds operate with a 10-year shelf life, allowing scouts to manage their capital over an extended period.

What came of it

Scouts have successfully backed early-stage technology companies that later raised Series A+ rounds from Costanoa and other top-tier VCs.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    This one invites people; you cannot apply cold. The way in is work the program can already point to, and the people its own pages name.

What it pays

Scouts earn carry on successful exits, allowing them to benefit from the financial success of the companies they invest in.

Questions about this program

How do scouts get selected?

Scouts are selected based on their domain expertise and deal-sourcing capabilities through an invitation-only process.

About Costanoa Ventures

Costanoa Ventures

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Investing in technology that transforms business.

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