Lair East Labs Venture Fellows
Gain hands-on experience in venture capital with Lair East Labs' Venture Fellows program.
Overview
The Venture Fellows program is a 3-month seasonal internship offered by Lair East Labs, a top-100 startup accelerator focused on pre-seed and seed-stage ventures. The program is designed for undergraduate students, graduate students, former founders, or professionals transitioning into the startup and venture capital sectors. Participants engage in due diligence, investment evaluation, portfolio support, deal sourcing, and network building within the startup ecosystem.
Investment focus
Lair East Labs Venture Fellows program focuses on providing aspiring venture capitalists with hands-on experience in evaluating early-stage companies and engaging with startup founders. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application in the venture capital industry.
Program details
Designed for Students, Founders, Operators, Investors. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Ideal candidates should be self-starters capable of taking initiative with limited guidance, demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, show genuine interest in venture capital and startups, and have a willingness to work independently and with team members.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Lair East Labs Venture FellowsAdmissions and application
Candidates may apply through F6S or contact Lair East Labs directly for current cohort opportunities and application procedures. The program has rolling admissions with seasonal cohorts.
Benefits
Participants gain access to real deal flows, founder interactions, and investment decision-making processes at an active venture fund. They develop both industry knowledge and professional networks that support their transition into venture capital careers.
Timeline
The program lasts for 3 months, with seasonal cohorts and rolling admissions.
How to go about it
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Questions about this program
Is prior startup or venture-capital experience required?
No. The recruiting document says it is preferred but not required.
What start windows does the recruiting document list?
It lists January/February for winter, February/March for spring, May/June for summer, and September/October for fall. No year is specified, and these windows do not confirm a current cohort.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Lair East Labs Venture Fellows
The undated Lair East Labs document lists September/October starts for the fall term; it does not identify a year.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application documentThe undated Lair East Labs document lists May/Jun starts for the summer term; it does not identify a year.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application documentThe undated Lair East Labs document lists Feb/Mar starts for the spring term; it does not identify a year.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application documentThe undated Lair East Labs document lists Jan/Feb starts for the winter term; it does not identify a year.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application documentLair East Labs' undated role document lists a three- to six-month duration.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application documentLair East Labs' undated document lists 16 to 30 weekly hours depending on availability.
Source: LEL Venture Fellowship role and application document
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