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Hawke Ventures Fellowship
Hawke Ventures Fellowship is Hawke Ventures' fellowship offering access to venture capital training for underrepresented professionals.
- Application state
- Not published
Overview
What Hawke Ventures Fellowship offers
What Hawke Ventures Fellowship is
Hawke Ventures Fellowship is a 12-week intensive program designed to create more access to venture capital training and career development. The program targets underrepresented professionals seeking to break into VC, entrepreneurs building their own funds, founders preparing for fundraising, professionals wanting VC analytical skills, and DEI advocates committed to equitable funding futures. The fellowship emphasizes hands-on deal analysis, founder interviews, and startup evaluation skills. Founded by Erik Huberman and Tony Delmercado (Hawke Media founders) alongside Managing Partner Drew Leahy, Hawke Ventures focuses exclusively on Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech early-stage investments.
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
Compensation and economics
Compensation details are not specified.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Hawke Ventures Fellowship aims to empower underrepresented professionals in the venture capital space by providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to succeed. The program focuses on early-stage investments in Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech, addressing the need for diverse perspectives in funding decisions.
Eligibility
Ambitious underrepresented professionals wanting to break into VC Entrepreneurs building their own venture fund Founders preparing for pre-seed and seed-stage fundraising Professionals seeking to learn venture capital evaluation methodology DEI advocates committed to advancing equitable funding ecosystems No prior VC or entrepreneurship experience required
Selection approach
The program is open to ambitious underrepresented professionals wanting to break into VC, entrepreneurs building their own venture fund, founders preparing for pre-seed and seed-stage fundraising, professionals seeking to learn venture capital evaluation methodology, and DEI advocates committed to advancing equitable funding ecosystems. No prior VC or entrepreneurship experience is required.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Commerce · Marketing · Adtech
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Founders
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Cohort size
- 12
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is conducted in-person, providing fellows with direct access to mentorship and networking opportunities.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment over the 12-week duration.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not published
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program lasts for 12 weeks, with a structured curriculum focusing on venture capital training and hands-on experience.
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
12-week structured fellowship program Deal analysis and evaluation training Founder interview experience Hands-on startup evaluation skills development Networking with other fellows and VC professionals Exposure to Commerce Tech, MarTech, and AdTech sectors 12 exclusive spots per cohort ensuring personalized attention
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Hawke Ventures Fellowship 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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