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Inspired Capital Partners Scout Program
Inspired Capital Scout Program is Inspired Capital's scout program offering financial support and professional development for MBA students.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Inspired Capital Partners Scout Program offers
What Inspired Capital Partners Scout Program is
Inspired Capital, founded in 2019 by Alexa von Tobel (founder of LearnVest) and Penny Pritzker (former U.S. Secretary of Commerce), offers multiple fellowship programs designed to develop emerging venture capital professionals and support mission-driven investment research.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Scout Program
- Host organization
- Inspired Capital
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
What Scout program means
A scout program is a structured venture-capital program that recruits external people to help a fund discover, refer, evaluate, or sometimes invest in early-stage startups.
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Published program terms
- Investment
- $20,000,000
- Stipend
- $3,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
The fellowship provides a stipend of $3,000 to participating fellows for the summer period. Additional compensation may be subsidized by business schools.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Inspired Capital focuses on developing investment theses relevant to impact investing and social enterprises. The program aims to cultivate analytical capabilities among emerging venture capital professionals.
Eligibility
The program is specifically designed for MBA students between their first and second year of business school.
Selection approach
Candidates must navigate a competitive multi-stage application process to be considered for the fellowship.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceEducationFintechFrontier & Deep TechHealthcareIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- New York City, NY, United States
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is conducted virtually, allowing flexibility for participants.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment from participants.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Unknown
Published timeline
Applications open: Fall Application deadline: Mid-December Interview rounds: January and February Program delivery: Summer
Application considerations
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in venture capital and impact investing, as well as a commitment to professional development.
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 gain access to structured learning, reflection, and practical application focused on investment thesis thinking relevant to impact investing and social enterprises.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Inspired Capital Partners Scout Program is published in Upseed as a scout program program hosted by Inspired Capital. 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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