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Overview

GoingVC Fellowship is the flagship educational program of GoingVC, dedicated to democratizing access to venture capital education, careers, and networks. This part-time program helps emerging professionals build the knowledge, relationships, and investment judgment needed to launch or advance careers in venture capital. The fellowship operates globally, making venture capital knowledge accessible to all, regardless of background or prior experience.

Investment focus

GoingVC aims to make venture capital education, investing, networks, and talent more accessible. The program addresses the barriers that traditional VC pathways create, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship, and community support to aspiring venture capitalists.

Program details

Ideal candidates are coachable, ambitious, and willing to invest time in learning about venture capital.

Who it is for

No prerequisites are required beyond a genuine interest and commitment to learning. Ideal candidates are coachable, ambitious, and willing to invest time in learning.

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Admissions and application

To apply, visit GoingVC Fellowship Application, complete the application, interview with the GoingVC team, and receive cohort assignment.

Benefits

Participants gain access to a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship from industry professionals, and job placement support, enhancing their readiness for roles in venture capital.

Timeline

The program runs in semester-based cohorts, typically lasting 12-16 weeks, with rolling admissions throughout the year.

What came of it

Alumni of the GoingVC Fellowship have secured roles at top VC firms such as Coinbase Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and First Round Capital, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in facilitating career advancement.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

The program does not offer any financial compensation to participants.

Questions about this program

What does the program cost, and are payment options available?

GoingVC lists tuition at $8,900 and advertises flexible payment plans. Climb Credit financing is offered to U.S.-based applicants.

When does Spring 2027 Cohort 20 run?

The inspected application lists March 1, 2027, as the start date and June 18, 2027, as the end date.

How are applications reviewed?

GoingVC says applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with early-bird applicants reviewed first and given priority consideration.

What does the Cohort 20 application ask applicants?

The inspected form requires an answer about the value the applicant hopes to gain from the program.

What does GoingVC say about age?

GoingVC's privacy policy says its services are not intended for people under 18 and that users represent they are over 18 when registering or using the services.

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What the sources say about GoingVC Fellowship

  • GoingVC's privacy policy reserves discretion to terminate or suspend service access.

    Source: Privacy Policy
  • GoingVC's privacy policy reserves discretion to modify or discontinue its programs.

    Source: Privacy Policy
  • GoingVC's privacy policy says users outside the U.S. acknowledge their information may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries.

    Source: Privacy Policy
  • A pseudonymous Reddit commenter identifying as a GoingVC Cohort 12 fellow praises the curriculum and practical deal-making experience; the identity and causal career effect are not verified.

    Source: GoingVC Experience?
  • The inspected fall 2026 Cohort 19 general application was unavailable. This does not establish that GoingVC ceased operating.

    Source: GoingVC Cohort 19 General Application Fall 2026
  • GoingVC displays a 62.2% success figure; its definition counts members who have worked in VC or a VC-related role, organization, or industry, including private equity, venture studios, and accelerators. This is an undated operator-reported figure, not a verified causal placement rate.

    Source: Success Statistics
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