Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,300+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, and Manchester, NH, we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
Venture Fellow Program
Accelerating Careers in Venture Capital | Diversifying VC
The Venture Fellow Program (VFP) was started in 2014 by Luke Antal, Alumni Ventures (AV) Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer. Luke was an experienced entrepreneur, and aspired to break into the Venture Capital (VC) industry. But without the “traditional VC resume” (no degree from Harvard or Stanford, not a mega-famous Founder), he knew he would have to grind his way into the industry. Before any of AV funds had even raised a single dollar, Luke cold-called AV Founder & CEO Mike Collins and offered to help. For free. On nights and weekends. Together, over the course of a year, Luke and Mike raised the first Green D Ventures fund. Luke knew that there were others like him who deserved a foot in the door, and would be willing to commit to a “professional extracurricular” to learn the ropes. The Venture Fellow Program came out of Luke’s experience, and has now helped accelerate the career of hundreds of ambitious individuals.
About the Venture Fellow Program
This is around a year-long, remote venture capital “professional extracurricular” that educates and empowers diverse and ambitious individuals to launch careers in VC and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission
To provide world-class professional development and hands-on learning opportunities in venture capital.
To further diversity in the VC ecosystem, in particular, providing opportunities to traditionally underrepresented or previously excluded groups.
To provide access to careers in venture capital, serving as a career accelerator and onramp into the industry. Prior professional venture investing experience is not required.
Through the Venture Fellow Program
Access a 12 month proprietary curriculum on venture capital and entrepreneurship
Develop the skills, network, and experience that can help you achieve your career goals, and potentially transition into the VC industry
Access exclusive and intimate Fellows-only webinars with luminaries from our global network of founders, executives, and VCs
Potentially work directly with our investing teams (as available)
Add venture capital experience to your resume
If you are interested in applying, please apply and we look forward to your application!
Please note the following:
Applications for the 2026 Cohort Close on January 5th, 2026
Finalists will be notified in early January 2026.
Program will officially start in late January 2026.
Please submit the following in your application:
Your resume should be saved as "First Name_Last Name_VFP Resume"
Word file - save the file as “First Name Last Name_VFP Application”
Cover letter
Short essay: Examples of how you’ve demonstrated going above and beyond in the last year (professional or personal).
Short essay: Examples of how “Just say yes” has had a positive impact in your life.
Short essay: What are your 1-3 year career goals, and how do you see the VFP helping you to achieve those?
The Venture Fellows Program is an unpaid program. Venture Fellows are not employees of AV and are therefore not eligible for compensation or for any benefits provided to AV full-time employes.
Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible PTO, and Parental Leave as well as career development.
All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Please review our Privacy Policy.