Overline Scout Program
Investing in exceptional founders across the Southeastern United States.
Overview
Overline is an Atlanta-based, founder-operator-led venture capital firm that invests in early-stage businesses across the Southeastern United States. While a dedicated 'Scout Program' is not prominently marketed as a formal offering, the firm does work with scouts and scouts have referenced joining Overline as venture scouts. Overline invests in exceptional founders building businesses in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast, maintaining an agnostic approach to business model and industry vertical.
Investment focus
Overline focuses on investing in exceptional founders across various industries in the Southeastern United States, with a generalist approach and first checks ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million.
Program details
Designed for Scouts, Students, Investors, Operators. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
The program is open to individuals covering university ecosystems in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Research Triangle, Nashville, Miami, and Tampa.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Overline Scout ProgramAdmissions and application
The program is accepting applications on a rolling basis, with no specific application materials publicly disclosed.
Benefits
Participants gain access to Overline's early-stage investment network and the opportunity to identify and support promising founders in their local ecosystems.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
- 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
Compensation details are not publicly disclosed.
Questions about this program
Which locations does Overline highlight for scout coverage?
Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, the Research Triangle, Nashville, Miami, and Tampa.
Are scouts paid?
A 2025 article reported that Haley Zapolski was paid to scout pipeline candidates for Overline. That individual historical account does not establish standard compensation for other scouts.
About Overline
Overline
Venture Capital
Investing in exceptional founders in the Southeast.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Overline Scout Program
Venture Nashville's August 4, 2025 article reports Zapolski saying she was paid to scout pipeline candidates for Overline; it does not establish pay for every scout.
Source: Haley Zapolski + Lighthouse ramp Nashville founder support, SPV investmentsIn her historical post, Zap describes the scout role as finding founders for Overline to back.
Source: Zap announces Overline venture scout roleZap's historical LinkedIn post announces joining Overline as a venture scout; its displayed relative age is not an exact appointment date.
Source: Zap announces Overline venture scout roleOverline's current Extended Team lists Haley Zapolski as a Nashville Venture Scout.
Source: Overline - The best founders in the Southeast get their first check from OverlineAs inspected October 4, 2026 UTC, Overline's page expresses interest in recruiting Venture Scouts; this does not verify an accepting application form.
Source: Overline - The best founders in the Southeast get their first check from OverlineOverline highlights Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Research Triangle, Nashville, Miami and Tampa as scout coverage priorities.
Source: Overline - The best founders in the Southeast get their first check from Overline
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