Gen Z VCs Fellowship
Fellowship
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Gen Z VCs Fellowship
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Fellowship
Launched in late 2023, the Gen Z VCs Fellowship gives four high‑potential students or recent graduates a one‑week, fully remote rotation inside a venture‑capital firm. Fellows shadow partners on founder calls, build diligence memos, sit in on partner meetings and craft platform projects ranging from content to community events.
Participating funds span impact‑driven seed firms such as American Dream Fund, Behind Genius Ventures, Four Acres Capital and Pride Fund 1, exposing fellows to diverse investment theses and mentor styles. The programme grew out of Gen Z VCs’ 1 700‑person “VC 101” course and its 30 000‑member Slack community, extending classroom learning into résumé‑ready deal experience. Selection is deliberately inclusive: a blind‑review process and outreach to non‑target universities produced a finalist pool that was 85 percent non‑target, 70 percent women and 80 percent BIPOC. Fellows receive a stipend from the host fund and lifetime access to all Gen Z VCs community resources, including the job board, peer mentorship circles and global meet‑ups.
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Gen Z VCs is a global network of 12,000+ young investors and change-makers, nicknamed Gen Z VCs, founded by Meagan Loyst.
Aspiring venture capitalists, early-career VCs, and other young investors and founders are supported by Gen Z VCs.
Through their initiatives, they hope to make venture capital more transparent and welcoming to the next generation of investors, serve as a central hub for young people in VC to collaborate, form real friendships, and learn/grow together, connect Gen Z founders with like-minded young investors, and elevate the Gen Z perspective and voices in the VC ecosystem.
Fellows receive a paid stipend from their matched VC firm for the one‑week engagement; exact amounts vary by host but are positioned as competitive short‑term wages rather than equity or carry.
There is no tuition or programme fee. Selected fellows are paid, and all educational resources remain free for applicants and alumni.
What is the commitment?
A single, full‑time week of remote work plus a brief orientation and wrap‑up call.
Is the fellowship paid?
Yes – each host VC provides a stipend for the week.
Do I need prior venture experience?
No; curiosity, hustle and clear learning goals matter more than past internships.
How many fellows are chosen?
Four per year to ensure high‑touch mentorship.
Can international students apply?
Yes, the programme is fully remote and welcomes applicants worldwide.
How are hosts selected?
Gen Z VCs partners with mission‑driven seed funds that prioritise founder support and diverse perspectives.
Will I get a full‑time offer?
The fellowship is not an internship pipeline, but alumni gain strong references and job‑board visibility.
What kind of projects will I do?
Tasks range from sourcing and diligence to content, community or platform initiatives, depending on the fund.
Is there a cost to apply?
No, applications and all resources are free.
How can I prepare?
Complete the free VC 101 course and draft a sector thesis to discuss during interviews.
Gen Z has become the target market for many new businesses—and founders and venture firms want to work with them. Hence the rise of Gen Z VCs, an online community where young investors swap knowledge and deal flow. Gen Z VCs has grown to 10k members since launching in November 2020.
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