
GoingVC Fellowship
Democratizing access to venture capital education and careers.

Democratizing access to venture capital education and careers.
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.
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.
Ideal candidates are coachable, ambitious, and willing to invest time in learning about venture capital.
No prerequisites are required beyond a genuine interest and commitment to learning. Ideal candidates are coachable, ambitious, and willing to invest time in learning.
To apply, visit GoingVC Fellowship Application, complete the application, interview with the GoingVC team, and receive cohort assignment.
Participants gain access to a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship from industry professionals, and job placement support, enhancing their readiness for roles in venture capital.
The program runs in semester-based cohorts, typically lasting 12-16 weeks, with rolling admissions throughout the year.
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.
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.
The program does not offer any financial compensation to participants.
GoingVC lists tuition at $8,900 and advertises flexible payment plans. Climb Credit financing is offered to U.S.-based applicants.
The inspected application lists March 1, 2027, as the start date and June 18, 2027, as the end date.
GoingVC says applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with early-bird applicants reviewed first and given priority consideration.
The inspected form requires an answer about the value the applicant hopes to gain from the program.
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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Source: Privacy PolicyGoingVC's privacy policy reserves discretion to modify or discontinue its programs.
Source: Privacy PolicyGoingVC'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 PolicyA 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 2026GoingVC 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.
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