Skip to content
Superscout

Overview

The Venture Cooperative is a free educational program and inclusive community making Laconia's investments, processes, and learnings accessible to the next generation of early-stage investors. The program consists of comprehensive education and community supporting new venture capitalists and early-stage investors. The Venture Cooperative offers two primary participation pathways: Venture Fellows (VFs) ideal for those in first ten years of careers, and Venture Operators (VOs). Over four years, 1,500+ fellows have participated in hundreds of investment meetings, made LP investments with accessible minimums, earned carry in Laconia funds, and discovered job opportunities. The next cohort is planned for Fall 2026 with rolling applications. Membership is fully free.

Investment focus

The Venture Cooperative aims to democratize access to venture capital education and opportunities, supporting early-stage investors in their career development and investment activities.

Program details

Focus on building relationships within the community and actively participate in investment meetings to maximize your learning and opportunities.

Who it is for

Early-career investors (first 10 years); aspiring venture capitalists; anyone interested in venture investing; no investment minimums or accreditation requirement.

Check if you are eligible

Check your eligibility for Venture Cooperative

Admissions and application

The program has a rolling application process and is open to anyone interested in venture investing.

Benefits

Participants receive free education and community access, investment meeting participation, LP investment opportunities with no prohibitively high minimums, carry earning potential, job opportunity access, and eligibility for Laconia fund participation.

Timeline

The program is ongoing with cohorts planned, the next one starting in Fall 2026.

What came of it

Over 1,500 fellows have engaged in the program, participating in investment meetings and transitioning successfully into venture capital careers.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  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

Participants can earn carry in Laconia funds based on their involvement.

Questions about this program

Who can apply?

Early-career investors and anyone interested in venture investing can apply.

Is there a cost?

Membership is free.

About Laconia

Laconia

Micro Vc

Investing in essential B2B software technology.

Other programs by Laconia

Laconia Capital Fellowship logoFellowship

Laconia Capital Fellowship

Laconia Capital Group

Democratizing access to venture capital knowledge and opportunities.

Location
remote
Format
Remote
Terms
Carry Share

Lists that include this program

From public sources

What the sources say about Venture Cooperative

  • Venture Cooperative's Cohort 11 deadline page specifies September 20, 2026.

    Source: Cohort 11 Application Deadline

  • Venture Cooperative warns that applicants unfamiliar with venture finance terminology will face a steep learning curve; public sessions and onboarding materials can help them catch up.

    Source: Venture Cooperative

  • Venture Cooperative welcomes applications from founders, startup employees, career switchers, and curious people outside its ideal investor groups.

    Source: Venture Cooperative

  • Venture Cooperative describes individual investors, aspiring fund investors, and aspiring fund managers as its ideal cohort audience.

    Source: Venture Cooperative

  • Venture Cooperative says it would waive the investment minimum if a fellow has an opportunity to invest in a future fund.

    Source: Venture Cooperative

  • Venture Cooperative promises carry in its fund if a fellow sources a deal that Laconia does.

    Source: Venture Cooperative

Similar programs

All programs
Laconia Capital Fellowship logoFellowship

Laconia Capital Fellowship

Laconia Capital Group

Democratizing access to venture capital knowledge and opportunities.

Location
remote
Format
Remote
Terms
Carry Share
Andav Capital Venture Fellowship logoFellowship

Andav Capital Venture Fellowship

Paused

Andav Capital

Empowering underrepresented founders through a diversity-first investment approach.

Location
New York City, New York, United States
Format
Remote
Venture University Apprenticeship logoFellowship

Venture University Apprenticeship

Venture University

Gain hands-on VC/PE experience with real capital deployment.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Format
Hybrid
Terms
Pay To Participate

Superscout Pro

Find faster. Show up verified. Keep your deals private.

$99a year, or $12 a month
Get Pro
  • Search that narrowsInvestors, programs, accelerators, incubators and studios, by stage, sector and place.
  • A verified profileThe people you reach know you are who you say you are.
  • A private deal vaultThe startups you are watching, with your notes and your reasons. Nobody else's eyes.

Is this page right?Reviewed · How the research works

Something's off