Fellowship
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.
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🌍 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!
The Venture Cooperative aims to democratize access to venture capital education and opportunities, supporting early-stage investors in their career development and investment activities.
The program has a rolling application process and is open to anyone interested in venture investing.
Participants can earn carry in Laconia funds based on their involvement.
Membership in the Venture Cooperative is completely free.
The program is ongoing with cohorts planned, the next one starting in Fall 2026.
The program is designed to be flexible, accommodating varying levels of engagement from participants.
The program operates in a fully remote/distributed manner, allowing participants from various locations to engage.
Focus on building relationships within the community and actively participate in investment meetings to maximize your learning and opportunities.
Q: Who can apply? A: Early-career investors and anyone interested in venture investing can apply. Q: Is there a cost? A: Membership is free.
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