
Great Circle Ventures Fellowship
Empowering underrepresented candidates in venture capital.

Empowering underrepresented candidates in venture capital.
Great Circle Ventures is an emerging New York-based VC firm backing entrepreneurs at the intersection of Food, Planetary Health, and Human Health. The firm's Fellowship is a paid position designed to provide direct investing experience to underrepresented candidates breaking into the venture capital industry. The fellowship provides MBA candidates (preferably first-year) with hands-on deal experience, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in VC. Fellows work directly with founders and the investment team on real deals and due diligence processes.
Great Circle Ventures Fellowship aims to empower underrepresented candidates in the venture capital industry by providing them with direct investing experience and mentorship. The program focuses on early-stage companies in the Food, Planetary Health, and Human Health sectors, addressing the need for diversity and inclusion in VC.
Candidates should highlight their interest in venture capital and any relevant experience in their applications.
MBA candidates (preferably first-year students) from any background interested in venture capital. Strong preference for candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in VC. New York-based or willing to work remotely.
The fellowship is open to first-year MBA candidates from any background interested in venture capital, with a strong preference for candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in VC.
Participants receive a paid fellowship, direct investing experience, mentorship from the Great Circle team, exposure to deal evaluation and due diligence, and networking opportunities with founders and investors in health, food, and climate sectors.
The fellowship lasts for 12 weeks, providing structured experience in venture capital.
Recent fellowship cohorts have successfully launched careers in venture capital and the startup ecosystem.
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Fellows receive a stipend of $500 bi-weekly during the 12-week program.
First-year MBA candidates from any background, with a preference for underrepresented groups in VC.
Yes, remote participation is available.

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For summer 2024, Great Circle admitted graduate candidates and career switchers.
Source: Summer 2024 Part-Time Fellowship, application closedFor summer 2024, Great Circle advertised about 20 weekly hours.
Source: Summer 2024 Part-Time Fellowship, application closedGreat Circle labels its summer 2024 application closed.
Source: Summer 2024 Part-Time Fellowship, application closedThe historical summer post allowed NYC hybrid or remote work.
Source: Summer Venture Fellow recruiting postThe historical summer post advertised experience-based hourly pay.
Source: Summer Venture Fellow recruiting postThe historical summer post advertised about 10–20 weekly hours.
Source: Summer Venture Fellow recruiting postSuperscout Pro
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