G. Ventures Scout Program
Democratizing access to venture capital through student networks.
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Overview
G Ventures is France's first student-powered venture capital fund, founded in 2021. The Scout Program is G Ventures' flagship initiative to source investment opportunities from university campuses across France through a network of student scouts.
Investment focus
G Ventures aims to democratize access to venture capital by leveraging the diverse perspectives of students across France. The program focuses on sourcing investment opportunities from university campuses, allowing students to engage directly with the venture capital ecosystem.
Program details
Designed for Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Applicants must be full-time students with at least one year remaining in their program and a commitment of 2+ hours per week for at least one year.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for G. Ventures Scout ProgramAdmissions and application
To become a G Ventures Scout, applicants must be active, full-time students at accredited institutions, have at least one year remaining in their program, commit 2+ hours per week for at least one year, and demonstrate interest in VC and entrepreneurship.
Benefits
Participants gain access to a community of student investors, training on VC fundamentals, networking events, mentorship from experienced investors, and investment tools.
Timeline
The program requires a commitment of at least one year, with scouts expected to dedicate 2+ hours per week.
What came of it
- MailWarm – YC’21 email‑deliverability platform now serving 3 000+ businesses.
- Stockly – Techstars alum that raised €5.1 M to solve e‑commerce stock‑outs.
- AZMed – AI radiology spin‑out that secured €1.2 M and CE certification within a year.
How to go about it
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Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Scouts are incentivized through carried interest (1% carry on investments they identify), direct equity participation in successful exits, professional development training, and access to a community of student investors.
Questions about this program
What is the G Ventures Scout Program?
It is a program that allows students to source investment opportunities on their campuses.
How are scouts compensated?
Scouts receive 1% carry on investments they identify and have opportunities for equity participation.
About G. Ventures
G. Ventures
Venture Capital
France's 1st Student VC Fund
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From public sources
What the sources say about G. Ventures Scout Program
G. Ventures encourages applications from schools with little or no existing Scout or Analyst presence.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures describes Scouts as students sourcing deals on French campuses.
Source: Opportunities - G. VenturesG. Ventures' general FAQ describes a five-month founder accelerator, while its opportunities page separately lists Scouts.
Source: FAQG. Ventures says Julie Leroy and Maxime Paradis created its student VC in 2021.
Source: About | G. VenturesG. Ventures' undated page reports that 72% of its alumni become founders or VCs. It does not isolate Scout alumni.
Source: G Ventures Join PageGlen Carter reports on his website that he was a part-time G. Ventures VC Scout in 2022–2023.
Source: Glen Carter — Biotech Strategy Consultant | PhD Chemist & MBA
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