Program · Fellowship
Emerging VC Fellows
Emerging VC Fellows is BLCK VC's fellowship offering education and community access for Black venture professionals.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Emerging VC Fellows offers
What Emerging VC Fellows is
The Black Venture Institute (BVI) is an intensive, 10-day educational program designed to equip Black operators and executives with foundational venture capital knowledge and skills to become angel investors, scouts, and venture capitalists. The program addresses systemic barriers in venture capital by providing access, education, and community support.
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
- BLCK VC
- Last reviewed
- June 11, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- No Compensation
Compensation and economics
Participants do not receive financial compensation for their involvement in the program.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
BLCK VC's mission is to equip Black investors with access, education, and community for VC careers. The program aims to close the access, education, and community gaps in venture capital for Black professionals.
Eligibility
Eligibility includes being a Black operator or executive, with no specific VC experience required. Participants must be able to commit 4 hours per day for 10 days and be comfortable with online synchronous learning.
Selection approach
The program is open to Black operators and executives with any professional background. No specific VC experience is required, but participants must be able to commit 4 hours per day for 10 days.
- Regions
- United StatesCanada
- Geographic eligibility
- United States · Ca
- Career stage
- Mid Career · Senior · Executive
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- United States
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is conducted online through synchronous sessions, allowing participants to engage from anywhere in the U.S.
Participation expectations
Participants are expected to commit 4 hours per day for the duration of the 10-day program.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Next deadline
- May 18, 2026
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Application Form
Published timeline
The program runs for 10 days, with a time commitment of 4 hours per day. The most recent cohort (Cohort IV) was announced for 2025, with rolling cohorts.
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 receive comprehensive education in venture fundamentals, access to industry mentorship, and a peer network of over 220 Black check-writers. The program offers MBA-quality education through a partnership with UC Berkeley, enhancing career acceleration in VC roles.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Graduates of the Black Venture Institute have successfully transitioned into roles such as angel investors, scouts for VC firms, and fund managers, significantly increasing Black representation in venture capital.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Emerging VC Fellows is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by BLCK VC. 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 11, 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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