Program · Fellowship
Fin VC Fellowship
Fin VC Fellowship is Fin VC's fellowship offering immersive venture capital experience for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Fin VC Fellowship offers
What Fin VC Fellowship is
Fin VC specializes in venture capital investing at the intersection of financial services technology (FinTech) and InsureTech. The fellowship program provides hands-on experience in venture investing while developing deep understanding of the fintech ecosystem.
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
- Bounce Venture Studio
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Fin VC Fellowship focuses on nurturing talent in venture capital with a specialization in fintech and InsureTech. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical venture investing experience, preparing fellows for future roles in the venture capital ecosystem.
Eligibility
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in business, finance, computer science, or related field Passion for intersection of Financial Services and technology InsureTech and adjacent technology sectors interest Technical experience strongly preferred (engineering, data science, etc.) Masters students and MBA candidates given preference for academic year program Undergraduates with strong technical talent considered for academic year program
Selection approach
Applications are accepted for the academic year and summer cohorts. Interested candidates can apply through the primary website.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- FintechInsurance Technology
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is primarily remote with optional office access in San Francisco and New York City for the academic year program. The summer program is on-site in either SF or NYC.
Participation expectations
The academic year program is part-time, allowing compatibility with graduate studies, while the summer program requires full-time commitment.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
Fellowship Cohorts Academic Year Program (October-April) Duration: 6 months, part-time and virtual format Dates: October 1 - April 15 Location: Remote with optional office access in SF/NYC Summer Program (June-August) Duration: 3 months, full-time and on-site Dates: June 1 - August 31 Location: SF or NYC office (preferably on-site)
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
Educational Experience: Learn venture capital operations from inside a working fund Hands-on Learning: Support actual due diligence, investment analysis, and portfolio decisions Ecosystem Exposure: Deep dive into fintech and related technology landscapes Professional Network: Relationships with Fin VC team, portfolio companies, and founders Skill Development: Market research, financial modeling, pitch evaluation, founder communication Real Deal Access: Participate in market analysis, opportunity identification, and investment execution Career Development: Potential pathway to full-time venture investment roles
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Fin VC Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Bounce Venture Studio. 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
May 26, 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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