2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven, early-stage venture capital firm leading pre-seed and seed rounds in Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio. We are based in Boston and NYC, and partner with visionary founders at the earliest moments in their journeys.
Introducing 2048 Ventures VC Fellows Fall '26
Some of our best companies and partnerships first emerged on campus, inside labs, and within student founder communities. We're excited to launch the 2048 Ventures VC Fellowship Fall '26, a program for the next generation of investors and builders.
We're all in on Boston. We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional people. We're looking for Fellows who naturally gravitate toward ambitious builders.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re building a small, highly curated cohort of Fellows across Boston. You should consider this program if:
- You are a full-time student at a university in Boston and expect to graduate in 2028 or later.
- Undergraduate students in their sophomore or junior year
- MBA and master's students in their first year
- PhD students in their second or third years
- You have a passion for startups and venture capital.
- You're resourceful, love meeting ambitious people, and naturally build relationships across campus.
- You have a strong network within your campus startup ecosystem.
- You meet founders regularly, love learning about their businesses, and love helping them.
- You’re naturally curious about emerging trends in AI, Deep Tech, Health, or Bio.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and source exceptional talent across your campus. You’ll act as our eyes and ears on campus.
- Present and discuss startups you find with other Fellows and the 2048 Ventures team.
- Embed yourself in the campus startup ecosystem. Meet founders early: in dorm rooms, labs, hackathons, accelerators, and coffee chats.
- Build relationships and new networks.
What You’ll Get
- Real exposure to venture capital and a front-row seat to pre-seed investing.
- Direct access to the 2048 Ventures investment team.
- Learning sessions, workshops, and AMA sessions with our network.
- Pathway into venture: references, introductions, and ongoing support.
- Swag and access to community events in Boston.
How to Apply
To apply, visit 2048.vc/fellowship-apply. Applications close on September 18.
- A startup you recently saw on campus and why you’re excited about them.
- A glimpse into your network.
- A short 2–5 minute video introducing yourself, why you're excited about the fellowship, and an example of how you hustled.