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Overview

The Earlybird Venture Capital Scout Program is an invite-only program designed to connect exceptional founders and investment opportunities across the pan-European startup ecosystem. Scouts typically operate in specific geographies or sectors, building networks of entrepreneurs and early-stage founders while supporting Earlybird's deal sourcing efforts.

Investment focus

The Earlybird Scout Program focuses on identifying and connecting exceptional founders with investment opportunities, leveraging scouts' networks and expertise in specific regions and sectors to enhance deal sourcing.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Investors. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Typical requirements include an invitation or strong connection within the Earlybird network, deep expertise in a specific geography or industry sector, and a strong network of entrepreneurs and founders.

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Admissions and application

The program is invite-only, requiring a strong connection within the Earlybird network and expertise in specific geographies or sectors.

Benefits

  • Commission/compensation structure (terms vary)
  • Association with leading pan-European VC firm
  • Access to Earlybird investment resources and expertise
  • Networking with Earlybird partners and team
  • Potential pathway to investment roles
  • Influence over fund's investment thesis and sourcing
  • Community with other ecosystem participants

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 benefit from a commission/compensation structure, which varies based on terms.

Questions about this program

How do I join the Earlybird Venture Capital Scout Program?

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.

Is the scout program paid?

The program states carry share. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.

What is the format and time commitment?

Participation is generally part time.

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Empowering early-stage entrepreneurs in technology.

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