Program · Fellowship
Hawke Ventures
Hawke Ventures Fellowship is Hawke Ventures' fellowship offering accessible pathways into venture capital for underrepresented professionals.
- Application state
- Not published
Overview
What Hawke Ventures offers
What Hawke Ventures is
Hawke Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech. The firm operates a 12-week Venture Fellows Program designed to create more accessible pathways into venture capital, particularly for underrepresented professionals and those from diverse backgrounds. The program targets ambitious professionals looking to break into VC, entrepreneurs building their own funds, founders seeking investor connections, and DEI advocates. Each cohort accommodates 12 fellows who engage in deal analysis, founder interactions, and venture capital skills development.
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
- Hawke Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Hawke Ventures aims to democratize access to venture capital and identify diverse talent for the VC industry. The program focuses on creating pathways for underrepresented professionals and fostering a more equitable funding ecosystem.
Eligibility
Ambitious professionals from underrepresented backgrounds (race, gender, socioeconomic). Entrepreneurs, founders, or those with interest in venture capital. Commitment to advancing diversity and equity in VC.
Selection approach
The program is open to ambitious professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, including race, gender, and socioeconomic status, as well as entrepreneurs and founders interested in venture capital.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Commerce · Martech · Adtech
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Founders
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Cohort size
- 12
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The program is based in Los Angeles and requires in-person attendance.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment over the 12-week duration.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not published
- Admissions
- Unknown
Published timeline
The program runs for 12 weeks, with cohorts of 12 fellows each.
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 12 weeks of intensive VC training, hands-on deal experience, founder networking, investor mentorship, skills in deal analysis and company evaluation, and the opportunity to network with fellow fellows. There is potential for follow-on opportunities or placements.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Multiple cohorts of fellows have completed the program, with many advancing to roles in venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship. The program boasts a strong alumni network across the LA startup ecosystem.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Hawke Ventures is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Hawke 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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