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Overview

Upfront Ventures' Founder Fellows program is an intensive 8-week fellowship designed for the next generation of technical builders and researchers launching venture-backable startups. The program provides direct exposure to Upfront's investment partners, attendance at the prestigious Upfront Summit (connecting 1,000+ founders, investors, and operators), intimate fireside chats with category-defining founders, and integration into the network of builders and operators. Fellows receive $75,000+ in investment upon company incorporation, are paired 1:1 with an Upfront investor specializing in their area of interest, and participate in private sessions with Upfront partners and fastest-growing portfolio company founders.

Investment focus

The program targets technical builders and researchers who are launching venture-backable startups, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to succeed.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Researchers, Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Technical builders and researchers; ambitious founders launching startups; entrepreneurs with viable, venture-backable ideas.

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Admissions and application

Eligibility includes technical builders and researchers; ambitious founders launching startups; entrepreneurs with viable, venture-backable ideas.

Benefits

$75,000+ investment upon incorporation; 8-week structured program; 1:1 investor pairing; Upfront Summit attendance (1,000+ founder network); access to Upfront partners and portfolio companies; community of ambitious founders; networking with operators.

Timeline

The program lasts for 8 weeks.

What came of it

Alumni have launched funded startups, built strong investor relationships, and gained access to a 1,000+ person network, creating momentum for capital raises.

How to go about it

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What it pays

Fellows receive $75,000+ in investment upon company incorporation.

Questions about this program

Does the fellowship provide a stipend?

The published material does not state a participation stipend. Upfront advertises $75,000+ in investment upon incorporation of a venture-backable startup; detailed terms are unstated.

What kinds of applicants does Upfront describe?

Upfront describes technical builders and researchers considering venture-backed company formation, with examples including graduating applicants with several high-growth startup internships ready to found promptly, strong builders working full-time at a leading AI lab after leaving school, and recent graduates at high-growth startups who are considering founding.

About Upfront Ventures

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Investing in early-stage technology companies.

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