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Overview

Open scouting programs represent a broader industry trend toward distributed deal sourcing through networks of scouts who identify promising startups and connect them with multiple venture capital firms. Unlike proprietary scout programs operated by individual firms, open scouting platforms create marketplaces where scouts and investors can connect freely. Key platforms include OpenScout by Landscape, Allied Venture Partners, and BLCK VC Scout Network, each offering unique benefits and opportunities for scouts and investors alike.

Investment focus

The program aims to decentralize venture capital by creating a marketplace for scouts to connect with multiple VCs, thereby increasing deal flow and diversity in investment opportunities. It addresses the need for more approachable entry points to capital for founders and reduces sourcing costs for VCs.

Program details

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

Who it is for

Participants can include anyone who can identify promising startups, with no formal eligibility criteria published by Influence Ventures.

Check if you are eligible

Check your eligibility for Open Scouting Program / Venture Scout Programs

Admissions and application

The program is open to all aspiring scouts, allowing for a diverse range of participants to engage in the startup ecosystem.

Benefits

Scouts gain venture capital exposure, meaningful income from successful deals, and the opportunity to build a professional network in VC while maintaining flexibility in their participation.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

Scouts earn success fees when their introductions lead to VC investments, typically ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 per deal. They may also have opportunities to co-invest or earn equity.

Questions about this program

How is a scout’s reward determined?

Influence.vc states that an eligible referral earns 10% of its carry on that deal. The scout must be the first to refer the company, which must not already be in Influence.vc’s database or in contact with the firm, and Influence.vc must invest.

Is the deal-submission form an application to join?

The page links a form labeled for submitting a deal for consideration from a scout, but it does not establish that the form is an application to join the program. The form’s contents were unavailable to the reader.

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