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Overview

Included VC is a global, fully funded venture capital fellowship for individuals from diverse and overlooked communities who want to break into VC. Its current site says Class '26 registrations are open and links to a Typeform for the Global Fellowship Class '26. The program is positioned as a 6-month "unique VC MBA" with masterclasses, dealflow practicals, mentorship, investment committee simulations, career clinics, investment memo writing, brand-building workshops, and office hours. The fellowship is mission-driven and global. Included VC says its goal is to diversify the venture capital industry so investment teams, networks, deal flow, and investment decisions become more representative of society.

Investment focus

Included VC is not sector- or stage-specific; it is a venture-career access fellowship focused on changing the demographics of VC investment teams and connecting fellows to underserved, overlooked, and diverse founder networks.

Program details

Designed for Investors, Students, Operators, Scouts. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Included VC targets people from diverse, overlooked, and non-traditional backgrounds who are serious about breaking into venture capital in the near term and have tried unsuccessfully to enter the industry.

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Admissions and application

Class '26 admission uses four phases: online application, asynchronous video interview, investment committee challenge, and final interview with an Included VC team member. The Class '26 registration Typeform is active, but the visible source does not disclose the final application deadline.

Benefits

Fellows get structured venture capital education and access to a global VC network. Included VC lists masterclasses, dealflow practicals, mentorship from VCs and alumni, investment committee simulations, investment memo practicals, brand-building workshops, career clinics, and office hours.

Timeline

Class '26 is scheduled to begin in October 2026. Included VC's official page says Class '26 registrations are open.

What came of it

Included VC reports that more than 85% of active job seekers in the fellowship have broken into VC globally, and that 2020-2022 cohorts each had roughly 83-85% of active applicants enter the VC ecosystem.

How to go about it

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What it pays

The fellowship is fully funded and free for fellows. The program page states that all fellows are fully funded, with partner sponsors covering participation, and that the only optional cost is travel if a fellow chooses to attend an in-person LIVE event.

Questions about this program

Is it really free?

Yes—sponsors cover all costs; fellows owe no tuition or equity.

How long is the commitment?

Five months, part‑time, with 15–20 hours weekly workload.

What are the session times?

Live classes are usually 17:00‑20:00 UK, plus asynchronous work.

Do I need VC experience?

No; in fact the programme targets people without prior paid VC roles.

Can current VCs apply?

If you hold or previously held a paid investment role, you are ineligible.

How many fellows are selected?

About 50 per cohort from thousands of applicants.

Is it global?

Yes—fellows have come from 40+ countries across every continent except Antarctica.

What happens after graduation?

You join the VC Avengers alumni community with continuing events and job support.

What’s the acceptance rate?

Roughly 2–3 percent based on recent applicant volumes.

Does Included VC help with job placement?

Yes—career clinics, partner introductions and alumni referrals drive an 85 percent placement rate.

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