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SJF Ventures Fellowship

SJF Ventures Fellowship is SJF Ventures' fellowship offering hands-on experience in impact investing for MBA students.

FellowshipSeries AClimateSustainable MaterialsHealthcareEdtech

Overview

What SJF Ventures Fellowship offers

What SJF Ventures Fellowship is

SJF Ventures is a leading impact venture capital firm dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability, with offices in Durham, New York City, and San Francisco. The firm was founded in 1999 and has invested in over 85 high-growth companies. SJF Ventures actively recruits exceptional MBA students for a Venture Fellowship program, offering hands-on experience in deal flow, sourcing, fundraising, and operations. Fellows gain exposure to impact investing and venture capital across all aspects of fund management.

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
SJF Ventures
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026

Terms and economics

Published program terms

Price
Unknown
Compensation
Unknown

Focus and fit

Who the program is for

Program thesis

SJF Ventures focuses on investing in companies that address critical issues in climate, supply chain, sustainability, health and wellness, education, workforce development, and government technology. The fellowship aims to cultivate future leaders in impact investing by providing them with practical experience in venture capital.

Eligibility

Exceptional MBA students are eligible to apply for the fellowship.

Selection approach

The fellowship is open to exceptional MBA students. Interested candidates can apply through the provided application link.

Stages
Series A
Audience
Students

Format and cadence

How participation works

Presence
Hybrid
Main location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Cohort size
3
Cohorts per year
1
Engagement
Part Time

Delivery model

The program operates in a hybrid model, with opportunities for both remote and in-person engagement.

Participation expectations

The fellowship requires a part-time commitment from the selected MBA students.

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

Fellows will gain hands-on experience in deal flow, sourcing, fundraising, and operations, along with exposure to impact investing and venture capital.

Common questions

Program details at a glance

SJF Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by SJF Ventures. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.

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Source and update disclosure

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Source basis

Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.

Last reviewed

March 16, 2026

Known limits

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