Program · Residency
LvlUp VC in Residence Program
LvlUp VC in Residence Program is LvlUp Ventures' residency offering hands-on experience in sourcing and supporting startups for founders and emerging investors.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What LvlUp VC in Residence Program offers
What LvlUp VC in Residence Program is
The LvlUp VC in Residence Program is a hands-on initiative designed for founders, operators, and emerging investors to actively source and support high-potential startups. The program brings together a global community of over 2,000 "Venture Scouts" who work alongside LvlUp Ventures and its Funding Partners to identify promising early-stage companies.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Residency
- Host organization
- LvlUp Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Carry Share
Compensation and economics
Participants can receive cash or equity upon successful investments made through referrals to LvlUp or its funding partners.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The LvlUp VC in Residence Program aims to empower founders and emerging investors by providing them with the tools and community support necessary to identify and invest in high-potential startups. By leveraging a decentralized network of venture scouts, the program enhances deal flow and fosters connections within the startup ecosystem.
Eligibility
The program is targeted at founders seeking to build deal-sourcing experience, operators interested in venture capital, emerging investors building investment portfolios, and business professionals with strong networks.
Selection approach
The VC in Residence Program welcomes applications from qualified candidates. Potential VIRs can apply through the LvlUp Ventures website.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Consumer
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates as a flexible, decentralized community of deal-sourcing professionals, allowing participants to engage remotely.
Participation expectations
Participants are expected to engage part-time as they source and evaluate startups.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
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 a technology platform for tracking referral status, opportunities for cash or equity rewards, and connections to a global venture scouting community, along with early access to promising startup opportunities.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
LvlUp VC in Residence Program is published in Upseed as a residency program hosted by LvlUp 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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