Exit Fund Scout Program
Democratizing access to venture capital deal-making.
Overview
Exit Fund operates a Scout Program designed to identify and source promising early-stage startup opportunities for the fund's investment team. The program leverages external deal finders to expand the firm's sourcing capabilities and access emerging entrepreneurs and companies. Scouts are typically current students, startup operators/founders, or aspiring investors with established networks and industry knowledge. This program aims to democratize access to venture capital deal-making while providing scouts with real investment exposure and potential financial upside through cash rewards for successful referrals.
Investment focus
Exit Fund's Scout Program follows the emerging model of distributed venture capital sourcing. It aims to identify promising companies aligned with the fund's investment thesis while leveraging the networks of scouts to enhance deal flow.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Students, Scouts, Investors, Operators. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Eligibility typically includes entrepreneurs and startup founders with active networks, current MBA or graduate students, healthcare/tech professionals with relevant networks, industry experts with established deal-sourcing capabilities, and aspiring venture professionals seeking entry into the field.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Exit Fund Scout ProgramAdmissions and application
The program has a public application process available at exitfund.com/scout.
Benefits
- Cash rewards for successful referrals
- Venture capital deal flow exposure
- Networking with professional investment team
- Portfolio company access and updates
- Potential transition to full-time VC role
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Scouts earn cash rewards for successful referrals of startups and investors. The exact reward percentages and any carry-style upside are not published on accessible pages.
Questions about this program
How do I join the Exit Fund Scout Program?
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Is the scout program paid?
The program states pay per introduction. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.
What is the format and time commitment?
The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.
About Exitfund
Exitfund
Venture Capital
Empowering early-stage startups to transform the economy.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Exit Fund Scout Program
Nobo Ventures says it is an Exitfund venture scout.
Source: Nobo Ventures home pageIn an undated historical public post, Amit Raj Gogia reported Exit Fund scout experience.
Source: How I joined VC community for IndiaExitfund's October 2023 article advertised $100 after a referred investor's first investment.
Source: What if there was an easier way for startups to raise capital? Meet Exitfund!In October 2023, Exitfund's article advertised 25% carry for qualifying startup referrals.
Source: What if there was an easier way for startups to raise capital? Meet Exitfund!Exitfund's October 2023 article described referral codes after login.
Source: What if there was an easier way for startups to raise capital? Meet Exitfund!Exitfund's October 2023 article described scout sourcing work.
Source: What if there was an easier way for startups to raise capital? Meet Exitfund!
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