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Overview

Hawke Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech. The firm operates a 12-week Venture Fellows Program designed to create more accessible pathways into venture capital, particularly for underrepresented professionals and those from diverse backgrounds. The program targets ambitious professionals looking to break into VC, entrepreneurs building their own funds, founders seeking investor connections, and DEI advocates. Each cohort accommodates 12 fellows who engage in deal analysis, founder interactions, and venture capital skills development.

Investment focus

Hawke Ventures aims to democratize access to venture capital, focusing on early-stage investments in commerce, marketing, and advertising technologies, while also supporting underrepresented professionals in the VC space.

Program details

Designed for Founders. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

The program is intended for underrepresented professionals, including those from diverse racial, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking to enter the venture capital field.

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Admissions and application

The program is open to ambitious professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, including race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

Benefits

No specific benefits for the fellowship program are currently disclosed. Historically, the program aimed to provide venture capital exposure and support for underrepresented professionals.

Timeline

The program runs for 12 weeks, with cohorts of 12 fellows each.

What came of it

Alumni of the historical program have gone on to work in various roles within venture capital and entrepreneurship, contributing to diversity in the industry.

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Questions about this program

Is the Hawke Ventures Fellows Program currently accepting applications?

Current intake has not been verified. The historical fellowship URLs returned page-not-found responses in October 2026, which does not establish closure.

How long was the fellowship?

Historical reporting and a past participant describe a 12-week program; no current cohort schedule has been verified.

What did fellows do in the program?

A past participant reported analyzing deals, interviewing founders, and developing startup evaluation skills. Historical reporting also describes training in venture analyst skills.

About Hawke Ventures

Hawke Ventures

Corporate Venture Capital

Investing in the future of commerce and marketing technology.

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