Landscape.vc Open Scout Program

OpenScout is a "scout-as-a-service" marketplace platform operated by Landscape that enables individual venture scouts to share deal flow with multiple venture capital firms simultaneously. Unlike traditional scout networks that restrict scouts to working with a single VC firm, OpenScout functions as a two-sided marketplace connecting scouts with an entire ecosystem of investors.

OpenScout aims to revolutionize the traditional scout model by allowing scouts to connect with multiple VCs, thereby increasing deal flow and opportunities for both scouts and investors. This two-sided marketplace enhances transparency and collaboration in the venture capital ecosystem.

Designed for Founders. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

The program is designed for venture scouts, angels, entrepreneurs, and early-stage investors.

Interested scouts can register through the OpenScout platform. Venture firms can join as investors to access scout-sourced deals.

Scouts gain visibility into which investors are reviewing their deals and receive feedback on deal quality and fit. VCs gain access to pre-vetted deal flow from quality scouts and exposure to opportunities outside their traditional networks.

Early scout Sameer Singh leveraged his OpenScout track record to join Speedinvest as a deal partner, while Freddie Fforde used success‑fee earnings to launch a pre‑seed syndicate. Several startups—e.g., Your Juno and Furrow—closed oversubscribed rounds after introductions routed through the platform, demonstrating value for both sides of the marketplace.