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AlleyCorp Fellowship
AlleyCorp Fellowship is AlleyCorp's fellowship offering hands-on experience in company creation for aspiring VCs and operators.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What AlleyCorp Fellowship offers
What AlleyCorp Fellowship is
AlleyCorp is a New York City-based venture studio founded by Kevin Ryan, widely known as the "Godfather of NYC tech." Unlike traditional venture capital firms that invest in existing startups, AlleyCorp starts companies from scratch with original ideas, internal teams, and shared resources. The studio originates the idea, hires the team, provides initial funding, launches the company, and maintains integral leadership throughout each company's lifecycle. In 2024, AlleyCorp raised $250 million in its first fund with outside LPs. AlleyCorp's portfolio includes some of New York's most iconic technology companies: MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and Nomad Health. The studio was named the #1 Most Active Early-Stage Investor in HSBC's Annual Venture Healthcare Report. The fellowship provides exposure to the venture studio model, offering participants a front-row seat to company creation from concept through execution. Fellows work alongside AlleyCorp's team of operators on active projects spanning healthcare, enterprise technology, and consumer internet. The program is distinct from traditional VC fellowships in that fellows participate in building companies, not just evaluating investments. Specific details about the fellowship's duration, compensation structure, and application process are not prominently featured on AlleyCorp's public-facing materials. Given the studio's NYC-centric model, in-person presence in New York is expected.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- AlleyCorp
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
The fellowship offers a stipend, but specific compensation details are not publicly disclosed.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
AlleyCorp's mission is to create and scale innovative companies from the ground up, leveraging original ideas and internal resources. The fellowship aims to immerse participants in this unique venture studio model, focusing on hands-on company building rather than traditional investment evaluation.
Eligibility
Aspiring VCs, operators, and builders interested in the venture studio model. Specific academic or professional prerequisites are not publicly disclosed.
Selection approach
The program is open to aspiring VCs, operators, and builders interested in the venture studio model. Applicants should be NYC-based or willing to be in New York.
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Sectors
- HealthcareConsumer
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Founders · Operators · Builders
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program requires in-person presence in New York City, aligning with AlleyCorp's NYC-centric model.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment from participants.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The duration of the fellowship is likely summer or semester-length, but specific details are not disclosed.
Application considerations
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the venture studio model and be prepared for a full-time commitment in New York City.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants gain hands-on experience in company building, exposure to Kevin Ryan's network, and access to AlleyCorp's healthcare and enterprise portfolio.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Specific fellowship alumni and outcomes are not publicly disclosed, but AlleyCorp has a track record of founding and scaling multiple billion-dollar companies.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
AlleyCorp Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by AlleyCorp. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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