Program · Fellowship
Emerging VC Fellows by BLCK VC
Emerging VC Fellows is BLCK VC's fellowship offering education and community access for Black venture professionals.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Emerging VC Fellows by BLCK VC offers
What Emerging VC Fellows by BLCK VC 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.
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
- July 27, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
The program does not provide any financial compensation to participants.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Black Venture Institute aims to address the access, education, and community gaps faced by Black professionals in venture capital. By providing a structured educational experience and mentorship, the program seeks to empower participants to become successful investors and contribute to a more diverse venture ecosystem.
Eligibility
Eligibility is open to Black operators and executives. Applicants should be able to commit to the program's time requirements and be comfortable with online learning.
Selection approach
The program is open to Black operators and executives with any professional background. No specific VC experience is required, but applicants must be able to commit 4 hours per day for 10 days and be comfortable with online synchronous learning.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Fintech
- Regions
- United StatesCanada
- Audience
- Investors · Operators · Scouts · Fund Managers
- 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 entirely online, 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 program.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- May 18, 2026
- Admissions
- Application Only
Published timeline
The program lasts for 10 days, with sessions held online for 4 hours each day.
Application considerations
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to the venture capital field and their willingness to engage with the community.
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 its partnership with UC Berkeley and provides skills applicable to angel investing and 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
Alumni of the Black Venture Institute have successfully transitioned into roles such as angel investors, scouts for VC firms, and fund managers, significantly contributing to the representation of Black professionals in venture capital.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Emerging VC Fellows by BLCK VC 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
July 27, 2026
Known limits
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