Susa Ventures Fellowship
An immersive venture capital fellowship for aspiring investors.
Overview
Susa Venture Fellows is Susa Ventures' fellowship for venture-backed founders, operators at top companies, exceptional students, and emerging investors who want to scale from writing personal checks to investing with a platform. The official page says each fellow is paired one-on-one with a Susa partner, sources and diligences deals, reviews them with a partner for potential Susa investment, and can independently deploy small checks from Susa into companies.
Investment focus
The fellowship supports seed-stage investing and deal sourcing across Susa's broad early-stage technology thesis. Official and secondary sources emphasize venture-backed founders, operators, students, AI, logistics, fintech, B2B/software, frontier, and fellow-led deal/community networks rather than a single sector mandate.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Operators, Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
The official page targets venture-backed founders, operators at top companies, and exceptional students. A 2026 Susa/KP Fellows Waterloo mixer says the fellowship has included students from top universities and engineers from companies including OpenAI, xAI, and Modal.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Susa Ventures FellowshipAdmissions and application
Official FAQ says applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, the first 2025 review began September 12, 2025 with interviews the following week, and additional applications were reviewed as space permitted. Current page says the 2025 cohort is finalized and candidates should check back Summer/Fall 2026.
Benefits
Fellows get one-on-one partner mentorship, source and diligence their own deals, and review opportunities with a Susa partner for possible investment by Susa. The official page says fellows can independently deploy small checks from Susa into companies, and gain direct exposure to the firm's deal flow, LP network, and invite-only events.
Timeline
The program lasts for 4 months, with a cohort size of 10 fellows selected annually.
What came of it
Program alumni have joined prominent venture firms, founded startups, launched their own funds, and become prolific angel investors.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Compensation type is micro-fund, with authority to deploy Susa capital into portfolio companies.
Questions about this program
How long is the Fellowship?
Four months, September through December.
How many hours per week?
About five, split between class, sourcing and mentor calls.
Is it paid?
Yes—a monthly stipend plus 20 percent of Susa’s carry on your sourced deals.
Do I need VC experience?
No. Hustle, network and founder empathy are the key criteria.
Do I have to attend in‑person weekends?
Strongly encouraged but not mandatory; all sessions are streamed.
Can international scouts apply?
Yes, if you have meaningful North or Latin American deal flow.
What sectors does Susa prefer?
Community‑driven SaaS, logistics, fintech and frontier tech.
How many fellows per cohort?
Roughly 25 to maintain intimate feedback loops.
Will I get a job at Susa?
Outstanding fellows may be invited to return as venture partners or associates.
When do applications open next?
June 2026 for the Fall 2026 cohort.
About Susa Ventures
Susa Ventures
Venture Capital
Investing in the next generation of innovators.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Susa Ventures Fellowship
Susa advertises an 80% combined fundraising or investor-career outcome among fellows.
Source: https://framerusercontent.com/sites/5AX8srhxiqAorDy546m3iZ/searchIndex-5c9L9aKG9uY6.jsonSusa's official site links to its 2026 interest form.
Source: Susa Venture FellowsThe official 2026 interest form provides a route to request fellowship updates.
Source: Susa 2026 Venture Fellows Interest Form - AirtableSusa's official FAQ says the 2025 cohort is finalized.
Source: Susa Venture FellowsRoss Haleliuk's May 2022 guide describes the Susa fellowship as available to founders seeking VC experience.
Source: A founder’s guide to overcoming the VC-related information asymmetry between the entrepreneur and the investorSydecar's August 2022 article described the Susa program as six months.
Source: Scout Funds: A New Path Into Venture Capital
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