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Factor Fellowship
Factor Fellowship is Primary Venture Partners' fellowship offering a pathway for underrepresented talent into NYC's leading startups.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Factor Fellowship offers
What Factor Fellowship is
Factor Fellowship connects career changers and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds with in-demand roles at New York's leading venture-backed startups. The program walks fellows through startup operations, organizational dynamics, and career development opportunities within high-growth companies. Launched by Primary Venture Partners, it demonstrates significant VC ecosystem commitment to diversity and inclusion in startup careers.
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
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- No Compensation
Compensation and economics
The program is fully subsidized through philanthropic funding and member company support, meaning there is no cost to participants.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Factor Fellowship aims to address diversity and inclusion challenges in early-stage entrepreneurship by connecting underrepresented talent with high-growth startup roles. The program focuses on providing opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the startup ecosystem.
Eligibility
Target candidates include career changers from diverse professional backgrounds and individuals from underrepresented groups with transferable skills in sales, operations, product, client success, and strategy.
Selection approach
Applications open in May, with the program starting in September and completing in January.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Cohort size
- 20
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is based in New York City, requiring in-person participation at local startups.
Participation expectations
The program is part-time, allowing fellows to balance other commitments while participating.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The inaugural cohort runs from September 2024 to January 2025, with applications opening in May.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their transferable skills and demonstrate an interest in startups. Networking and mentorship opportunities are key components of the program.
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
Fully subsidized program In-demand startup role placement 16 weeks structured learning and mentorship Networking with 25+ leading VC firms and startups Professional development in startup operations Access to NYC's top venture-backed companies Mentorship from experienced startup operators
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Factor Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Management Leadership for Tomorrow. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
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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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