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Overview

VC Scout Programs have become a widespread model across the venture capital industry where scouts source early-stage companies and pass deal flow to VC firms. Scouts are trusted deal finders who leverage their networks to identify promising early-stage companies, with external scouts (students, former operators, aspiring investors) earning carry or cash compensation on invested deals. Scouts typically work part-time without being full-time employees. The model offers scouts several compensation options: carry-based (20-50% of deal carry), cash payments (typically ~1% of investment size), or micro-fund models where scouts can make small investments ($10K-$50K) themselves. Benefits include learning the VC industry, establishing professional relationships, testing investor careers, and building investment track records without requiring accredited investor status.

Investment focus

The VC Grow Scout Program aims to leverage the networks of scouts to identify promising early-stage companies, providing a pathway for individuals to engage with the venture capital industry without the need for accredited investor status. This model addresses the challenge of sourcing quality deal flow for VC firms while offering scouts valuable experience and compensation.

Program details

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

Who it is for

Students; former startup operators/founders; aspiring investors; professionals with established networks; no requirement to be accredited investors.

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Admissions and application

The program is open to students, former startup operators, aspiring investors, and professionals with established networks. There is no requirement to be an accredited investor.

Benefits

Participants gain deal flow sourcing authority, carry-based or cash compensation, learning opportunities in the VC industry, professional network building, and the chance to develop an investment track record while testing career paths in VC without a full-time commitment.

Timeline

The program is ongoing and typically part-time, varying by firm.

What came of it

Scouts earn compensation on sourced deals, build investor track records, transition to VC roles, and expand their professional networks.

How to go about it

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  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 compensation through a carry-based model (20-50% of deal carry) or cash payments (typically ~1% of investment size). Some scouts may also have the opportunity to make small investments themselves through micro-fund models.

Questions about this program

How do I join the VC Grow Scout Program?

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

Is the scout program paid?

The program states carry share. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.

What is the format and time commitment?

The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

About Multiple organizations (Stanford University, Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Venture Capital Association)

Multiple organizations (Stanford University, Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Venture Capital Association)

Other programs by Multiple organizations (Stanford University, Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Venture Capital Association)

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Gen Z Scouts

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Fellowship

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Multiple organizations (Stanford University, Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Venture Capital Association)

Empowering Ukrainian entrepreneurs through academic training and venture capital support.

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Ukraine, USA
Format
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