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Overview

Village Global is a network-driven, early-stage venture capital firm backed by world-class entrepreneurs including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Abby Johnson, Michael Dell, and Anne Wojcicki. The firm emphasizes a distributed scouting model where Network Leaders play a central role in deal sourcing and portfolio support. Network Leaders are responsible for sourcing promising founders, conducting initial conversations, providing introductions, and supporting portfolio companies.

Investment focus

Village Global focuses on empowering a decentralized network of leaders to identify and support emerging founders, particularly in underrepresented ecosystems. The program aims to leverage the collective expertise and networks of its leaders to enhance deal sourcing and portfolio support.

Program details

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

Who it is for

Candidates should have demonstrated entrepreneurial or investment experience, strong founder relationships, a commitment to deploying capital, strategic thinking about emerging companies, and time availability for regular engagement.

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Admissions and application

Village Global accepts applications from potential Network Leaders through a formal application portal or warm introductions from existing network members, requiring a demonstrated track record of founder engagement.

Benefits

Participants gain access to a global network, opportunities to support emerging founders, and potential financial returns from successful investments.

Timeline

The program operates on a continuous basis, with no specified duration for engagement.

How to go about it

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What it pays

Network Leaders can benefit from direct economic upside participation, share in returns from sourced investments, carry allocation on successful exits, and early access to deal flow.

Questions about this program

What is the role of a Network Leader?

Network Leaders source and identify promising founders, conduct initial conversations, and support portfolio companies.

How can I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the formal application portal or via warm introductions from existing network members.

About Village Global

Village Global

Venture Capital

Empowering early-stage founders through investment and community.

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