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H/L Ventures Fellowship Program
H/L Ventures Fellowship Program is H/L Ventures' fellowship offering hands-on experience in venture capital for students and early professionals.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What H/L Ventures Fellowship Program offers
What H/L Ventures Fellowship Program is
The H/L Ventures Fellowship Program is designed for enthusiastic and innovative individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in venture capital. This part-time, project-based fellowship allows participants to engage in deal evaluation and due diligence processes, providing a unique opportunity to work closely with early-stage startups. Fellows will receive mentorship from experienced venture investors and gain insights into the venture capital ecosystem while building their professional network.
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
- H/L Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
The fellowship is a paid position, with compensation rates determined by the fellow's experience level. This structure allows for part-time engagement, making it suitable for those pursuing academic or other professional commitments.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
H/L Ventures focuses on supporting early-stage companies through a mission-driven investment approach. The fellowship program aims to cultivate the next generation of venture capital professionals by providing them with hands-on experience in deal evaluation and due diligence, ultimately fostering a diverse startup ecosystem.
Eligibility
Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students or early-career professionals with a demonstrated interest in early-stage companies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to commit part-time hours consistently.
Selection approach
The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as early-career professionals interested in venture capital. Applicants should demonstrate an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to part-time hours.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The fellowship allows for a hybrid presence, with opportunities for remote work while being based in New York City.
Participation expectations
The fellowship is part-time, allowing participants to engage in the program while pursuing other academic or professional commitments.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship is project-based, typically lasting between 6 to 12 months, with flexible part-time arrangements to accommodate the fellows' schedules.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their analytical skills and interest in venture capital in their applications. Demonstrating a commitment to part-time hours and flexibility for meetings will strengthen their candidacy.
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 will gain hands-on exposure to early-stage venture investing, involvement in real deal evaluation processes, and mentorship from the H/L Ventures team. The program also offers networking opportunities with founders and entrepreneurs, as well as insights into investment structures and term sheets.
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 H/L Ventures Fellowship Program have successfully transitioned into full-time VC analyst roles, associate positions at venture funds, and entrepreneurial ventures leveraging their VC knowledge.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
H/L Ventures Fellowship Program is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by H/L Ventures. 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
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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