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Rough Draft Ventures Student Fund

Rough Draft Ventures Fellowship is General Catalyst's fellowship offering hands-on venture capital experience for student founders.

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Overview

What Rough Draft Ventures Student Fund offers

What Rough Draft Ventures Student Fund is

Rough Draft Ventures is a student-run venture capital fund powered by General Catalyst, designed to support ambitious student founders and train the next generation of venture investors. Founded in 2013, the organization has evolved into one of the largest networks of student entrepreneurs and venture investors across North American universities. The program has recently been reimagined as GC Venture Fellows under General Catalyst's broader platform initiatives.

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
General Catalyst
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026

Terms and economics

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Price
Free
Compensation
Unknown

Focus and fit

Who the program is for

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Audience
Students

Format and cadence

How participation works

Presence
Hybrid
Main location
North America
Engagement
Part Time

Availability and engagement

Application timing and route

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Application state
Not published
Admissions
Unknown

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Last reviewed

May 26, 2026

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