Program · Fellowship
Collide Capital Fellowship
Collide Capital Fellowship is Collide Capital's fellowship offering paid opportunities for aspiring venture capital professionals.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Collide Capital Fellowship offers
What Collide Capital Fellowship is
Overview The Collide Capital Fellowship is a graduate venture fellowship program designed for students interested in venture capital careers. It provides hands-on experience in deal sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management within a Black-owned venture capital firm. Who this is for This program is aimed at full-time university students in the U.S., particularly those enrolled in MBA programs. What you get Participants gain direct exposure to venture capital processes, including investment team workflows, portfolio engagement, and capstone projects. How to apply Applications are submitted through a single form, with top candidates invited for interviews on a rolling basis. Alumni & outcomes Alumni have secured roles at top firms, including General Catalyst, and have contributed to the growth of the venture ecosystem. Reputation Collide Capital is recognized for its commitment to supporting underrepresented founders and has received significant media coverage. Recent activity The program has recently expanded its offerings and continues to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
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
- Collide Capital
- Last reviewed
- June 17, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Investment
- $66,000,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Fellowships are paid, with hourly compensation for semester and summer positions. Scouts may receive performance-based compensation and potential equity.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Collide Capital invests in founders building transformational companies across enterprise SaaS, sustainable supply chains, and consumer technology. The fund aims to support Black entrepreneurs and enhance diversity in the venture capital ecosystem.
Eligibility
MBA Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited MBA program. Scout Program applicants should have a professional background in startups or technology, though this is not mandatory.
Selection approach
Applications are open to business school students and external talent. Interested candidates can apply through Collide Capital's careers page or via network referrals.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students · Scouts · Investors
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Career stage
- Student
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Cohort size
- 15
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates in a hybrid model, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
Participation expectations
The MBA Fellowship requires a part-time commitment of 10-15 hours per week during the semester and full-time during the summer.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Written Statement · Interview
Published timeline
The MBA Fellowship operates on a semester basis with summer options, requiring a commitment of 10-15 hours per week during the semester and full-time during the summer.
Application considerations
Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a commitment to supporting diverse ecosystems.
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 investment training, deal flow exposure, and access to a network of founders and investors. The program also offers mentorship and opportunities for career placement.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
- Last recorded cohort
- May 26, 2026
Reported outcomes
Alumni of the fellowship have progressed to venture capital careers at top firms, with many maintaining connections through Collide Capital's alumni network.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Collide Capital Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Collide 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
June 17, 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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