GC Venture Fellows

General Catalyst introduced GC Venture Fellows in January 2024 as a reimagining of Rough Draft Ventures, its student-powered program founded in 2013. Student Fellows run the program and support student founders through investment, grants, events, and fundraising guidance. General Catalyst then reported more than 20 Fellows, a dated snapshot rather than a permanent cohort size.

GC Venture Fellows aims to empower student entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary resources to launch and grow their ventures. The program focuses on inclusivity and supports founders from diverse backgrounds, fostering a community that encourages tech entrepreneurship and meaningful company building.

Designed for Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

The program is open to all student founders regardless of where they study, what they study, age, background, or identity.

Interested student founders can apply through the GC Venture Fellows website. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Participants receive starter grants, strategic mentorship from experienced investors, access to a network of peer founders and alumni, and educational support through curated events and speaker sessions.

Alumni of GC Venture Fellows have founded multiple successful startups, built their own venture capital funds, joined top-tier VC firms and technology companies, and created significant positive impact through their companies.