Saison Capital Scout Program
Scout Program
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Scout Program
Launched in 2021, Saison Capital’s Scout Program turns high‑energy operators, founders and community builders into the firm’s eyes and ears across Southeast Asia, India and other emerging markets. Each cohort of around 25 scouts commits to a 12‑month journey that blends structured venture‑capital education with live deal work:
Scouts remain geographically dispersed and part‑time; most juggle day jobs or their own ventures while contributing 6–8 hours per week to sourcing and program meetings. Saison Capital does not charge fees or take equity in a scout’s personal ventures. Instead, it shares an introduction fee when a scout’s referral results in a closed investment and highlights top performers for associate or venture‑partner openings inside the fund. The program has grown to more than 50 scouts across 11 markets, producing pipeline that has led to investments in early cohorts and a wider network of 300+ founders and angels.
Join the Superscout community!
🌍 Meet other scouts globally.
👀 Get first dibs on new scout programs and VC openings.
✨ Get feedback and investor recommendations for your deal memos.
✌️ Learn and grow together as a community!
We invest in Pre-Seed to Series B companies globally, but with a focus on South East Asia and India. Investing across all verticals, including but not limited to SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, we have a deep fondness for embedded finance – non-fintech companies and industry leaders that are looking to build fintech arms within their ecosystems.
Saison Capital opens applications once per year (January–March). Candidates submit a brief résumé, a two‑minute Loom on their thesis area and two startup referrals. Short‑listed applicants complete a 30‑minute interview focused on network reach and founder empathy. Final cohort offers are issued by late March, with the new class kicking off in April.
Scouts are volunteers and do not receive salaries or carry, but Saison Capital pays a cash introduction fee when a referred company receives investment. Exceptional scouts may earn an invitation to a paid analyst or venture‑partner track.
The program is tuition‑free. Saison Capital covers software licences, learning materials and meal costs at official dinners; scouts only bear incidental travel if they choose to attend in‑person events.
Expect 6–8 hours per week for sourcing, memo writing and one live session; workload is flexible around professional commitments.
All core sessions and office hours run on Zoom and Slack; optional quarterly dinners are hosted in major Asian tech hubs.
What is the duration of the program?
Twelve months, renewable by mutual agreement.
Is the program paid?
No salary, but scouts earn a cash bonus when a referral is funded.
How many hours per week are required?
Plan on 6–8 hours for sourcing, memos and monthly sessions.
Does Saison Capital take equity in my own startup?
No. The program is fee‑ and equity‑free for scouts.
Can I join if I’m not based in Asia?
Yes, if you have meaningful deal flow linked to Asian markets.
What sectors does the fund invest in?
Fintech, consumer internet, Web3, and other early‑stage digital opportunities.
Do I need prior VC experience?
Not at all—network quality and founder empathy matter most.
How many scouts are selected each year?
Roughly 20–30 to maintain a tight feedback loop with partners.
Are in‑person events mandatory?
No; they are optional community‑building dinners.
What happens after the year ends?
High performers can renew, graduate to a venture‑partner path or leverage Saison introductions for new roles.
Scout programmes, which develop and train investor talent to identify promising startups, have finally come to Southeast Asia—more than a decade after they first hit Silicon Valley. As more startups exit and founders cash out, more funds are expected to be channelled back into the ecosystem. But good scouts aren't easy to find in the region's fast-growing techscape
In this remote 12-month program, scouts help Saison Capital with deal sourcing, learn how a VC fund works, and what it takes to make it in this space. Roughly ⅓ of our first cohort of 10 Scouts were repeat founders, ⅓ were in finance, and ⅓ were operators, out of hundreds of applications.
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