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Anthos Capital Scout Program
Anthos Capital Scout Program is Anthos Capital's scout program offering exposure to the VC investment process for students.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Anthos Capital Scout Program offers
What Anthos Capital Scout Program is
Anthos Capital is a Santa Monica-based consumer-focused venture capital fund managing over $2 billion across 5 funds. Founded by Bryan Kelly and Paul Farr, the firm targets students for its invite-only scout program, which seeks individuals who are informed about emerging consumer products and trends. Scouts commit 1-2 hours per week on a flexible schedule, gaining access to networking events, internship opportunities, and insights into the VC investment lifecycle.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Scout Program
- Host organization
- Anthos Capital
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
What Scout program means
A scout program is a structured venture-capital program that recruits external people to help a fund discover, refer, evaluate, or sometimes invest in early-stage startups.
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Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- No Compensation
Compensation and economics
The program is unpaid, but participants receive access to private networking events, internship opportunities at portfolio startups, and product giveaways.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Anthos Capital's scout program aims to identify up-and-coming consumer products, brands, and apps for investment consideration. The program seeks individuals who are naturally informed about emerging consumer trends, aligning with the firm's focus on consumer technology.
Eligibility
Students with strong consumer awareness and interest in emerging products and technology qualify for the program. No prior investing experience is required.
Selection approach
The program is by invitation only, targeting students with strong consumer awareness and interest in emerging products and technology.
- Stages
- Seed
- Sectors
- Consumer
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Cohort size
- 4
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates remotely, allowing scouts to participate from anywhere.
Participation expectations
Scouts are expected to commit 1-2 hours per week on a flexible schedule.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Admissions
- By Invitation
Published timeline
The program is ongoing and operates on a rolling cohort basis, with 3-4 students per cohort.
Application considerations
Focus on developing a strong awareness of consumer trends and products. Engage with the community and network effectively.
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 exposure to the VC investment lifecycle, access to private networking events, internship opportunities at portfolio startups, and product giveaways.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Notable portfolio companies include Honey (acquired by PayPal), Curology, and goPuff. Specific outcomes for scouts are not publicly disclosed.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Anthos Capital Scout Program is published in Upseed as a scout program program hosted by Anthos Capital. 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
March 16, 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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