
Future VC Fellowship
Connecting diverse talent to top-tier venture capital funds worldwide.

Connecting diverse talent to top-tier venture capital funds worldwide.
Future VC provides a 6-12 month paid fellowship program connecting talented professionals to top-tier venture capital funds worldwide. The organization focuses on increasing diversity and expanding access within the venture capital industry, offering internships, comprehensive training, and mentorship to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds committed to building careers in venture investing.
Future VC aims to democratize access to venture capital careers and improve industry diversity. The program focuses on connecting talented individuals from underrepresented backgrounds with top-tier VC firms, providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to succeed in the venture capital industry.
Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in venture capital and startups, showcase their professional experience and accomplishments, and highlight their unique perspectives and backgrounds.
Applicants should have a minimum of one year of professional work experience and the right to live and work in eligible countries: United Kingdom, United States, France, Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden.
Applications are open to individuals with a minimum of one year of professional work experience and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in venture capital. The program particularly welcomes individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Participants gain access to rigorous coursework, peer learning, soft skills development, and practical experience working with sponsoring VC firms. Alumni report successful transitions into venture capital roles.
The fellowship lasts between 6 to 12 months, with flexible participation arrangements available. Multiple cohorts run annually.
Over 50 alumni are now working in venture capital roles, with many successfully transitioning from non-traditional backgrounds. The program has created strong network effects and alumni connections, enhancing opportunities within the VC industry.
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The fellowship is a paid position, with compensation provided by the sponsoring VC firm. There are no costs to participants, ensuring equal access regardless of financial background.
The fellowship lasts between 6 to 12 months.
No, the fellowship is paid and there are no costs to participants.

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Improving diversity in venture capital.
InternshipFuture VC
Gateway to venture capital careers through paid internships and mentorship.
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Vencapital lists Future VC among diversity programs and attributes it to Diversity VC.
Source: Vencapital VC Fellowship resourcesPuma's January 2024 account describes Dupe Ige's individual internship as 12 weeks.
Source: Dupe Ige reflects on her experience with Puma Private Equity through the Future VC internship programmePuma reported in January 2024 that Dupe Ige obtained a private equity internship through Future VC.
Source: Dupe Ige reflects on her experience with Puma Private Equity through the Future VC internship programmeThe historical fellowship listing describes anonymous application review.
Source: Future VC Fellowship 2024 - UK (12 months)The Applied listing marks the historical UK 2024 fellowship application closed.
Source: Future VC Fellowship 2024 - UK (12 months)The historical 2024 schedule lists offers for March 1 through March 5.
Source: Future VC Fellowship 2024 - UK (12 months)Superscout Pro
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