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Detroit Venture Partners Fellowship
Detroit Venture Partners Fellowship is Detroit Venture Partners' fellowship offering immersive experience in venture capital for undergraduate and MBA students.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Detroit Venture Partners Fellowship offers
What Detroit Venture Partners Fellowship is
The Detroit Venture Partners Summer Fellowship is a 12-week immersive program designed for undergraduate and MBA students from all majors. Fellows work full-time within one of DVP's portfolio companies, combining hands-on operating experience with venture capital education through programming and special projects.
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
- Detroit Venture Partners
- Last reviewed
- June 21, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Detroit Venture Partners focuses on investing in early-stage tech companies that contribute to Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fellowship aims to connect students with practical experience in startups while providing insights into venture capital operations.
Eligibility
Undergraduate or MBA students from any major Demonstrated passion for technology and entrepreneurship Strong analytical ability Intellectual curiosity about startup ecosystems Interest in Detroit and regional entrepreneurship
Selection approach
The application window for the 2025 cohort is closed. The typical application period is during Winter/Spring for the summer fellowship.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Fintech · Logistics · Marketplaces · Gaming
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
- Career stage
- Student
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program requires in-person participation, with fellows working directly within portfolio companies.
Participation expectations
Fellows are expected to commit full-time to their roles within the portfolio companies during the 12-week program.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Admissions
- Application Only
Published timeline
The program runs for 12 weeks during the summer, accommodating student schedules and academic calendars.
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
Full-time operating experience in portfolio companies Venture capital programming and speaker series Mentorship and guidance from DVP team Collaborative projects related to venture capital strategy Network access to DVP founders and investors Potential networking and career opportunities
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 alumni have gained experience across DVP's portfolio, including companies like StockX, 100 Thieves, InvestNext, CoverTree, and Livegistics.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Detroit Venture Partners Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Detroit Venture Partners. 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 21, 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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