G. Ventures (France Student VC)
France's first student-run venture capital fund supporting young founders.
Overview
G. Ventures is France's first student-run venture capital fund, based in Paris. The firm backs France's most promising young founders and student entrepreneurs with up to €200k in funding. The team combines experienced investors with trained student experts, creating a unique model where students gain hands-on investing experience while supporting early-stage founders. The fund specifically targets student founders and young graduates (less than 3 years experience), providing capital alongside mentorship, expert access, and founder community.
Investment focus
G. Ventures aims to support young French founders by providing capital and mentorship. The program focuses on student founders and young graduates, fostering a community that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Program details
Designed for Students, Founders, Scouts, Investors. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Eligibility is for student founders at French universities or young graduates with less than 3 years experience. Innovative startup ideas are encouraged.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for G. Ventures (France Student VC)Admissions and application
Student founders at French universities or young graduates (under 3 years experience) with innovative startup ideas can apply. French citizenship is not required, but operations in France are preferred.
Benefits
Participants receive up to €200k funding, mentorship from experienced investors and advisors, access to an expert network, a founder community, office hours, investor connections, and investor training for student team members.
How to go about it
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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
Participants do not receive a stipend or salary; the program is designed for students to gain experience.
Questions about this program
Who can apply to the student-investor pathways?
Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited institution with at least one year remaining. The Analyst FAQ says prior startup or VC internships and a technical background are not required.
How much time do the pathways require?
The Scout listing asks for at least two hours weekly for at least a year. The Venture Fellowship card asks for at least four hours weekly for at least a year, while its Analyst FAQ says two to four hours weekly.
What do student participants receive?
G. Ventures advertises training and community access for Scouts and advanced VC training for Venture Fellows. It advertises 1% carry for Scouts and 4% for Analysts and Associates, but the published cards do not define the contractual payout mechanics.
Are applications currently open?
The inspected official Opportunities page labels applications closed for both Scouts and the Venture Fellowship. No current intake date is established by this evidence.
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 (France Student VC)
G. Ventures' undated recruitment timeline places results and onboarding in April.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures' undated recruitment timeline places interviews in March.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures' undated timeline lists March 13 at 11:59 PM CET, while its introduction shows a different date.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures' undated recruitment timeline lists February 22 as opening; the year is unverified.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures says Analyst applicants do not need a technical background.
Source: G Ventures Join PageG. Ventures says Analyst applicants do not need a prior startup or venture capital internship.
Source: G Ventures Join Page
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