Program · Fellowship
Thrive Capital Summer Fellowship
Thrive Capital Summer Fellowship is Thrive Capital's fellowship offering paid internships and educational stipends for college students interested in venture capital.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Thrive Capital Summer Fellowship offers
What Thrive Capital Summer Fellowship is
Thrive Capital's Summer Fellowship provides exceptional college students with paid summer internships, educational stipends, and deep integration into the firm's venture capital operations. The 2026 program offers $40,000 in education support alongside a competitive internship salary. This fellowship serves as a pipeline for top talent into Thrive Capital's full-time investment team, with many fellows transitioning into analyst or associate positions post-MBA or graduation.
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
- Thrive Capital
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Stipend
- $40,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
The fellowship includes an education grant of $40,000 to offset junior year costs and an internship salary annualized at $100,000 for the summer period.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Thrive Capital focuses on early-stage technology ventures, aiming to concentrate in areas that matter most. The fellowship seeks to attract top talent interested in technology and venture capital.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates are college students in their freshman, sophomore, or junior years with a strong academic standing and relevant background.
Selection approach
Applicants must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at accredited US colleges/universities, authorized to work in the United States, and demonstrate interest in technology, startups, or venture capital.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Fintech
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- New York, New York, United States
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The fellowship is conducted in-person at Thrive Capital's New York office.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment during the 10-week summer internship.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The application deadline for the 2026 cohort is December 1, 2025, with interviews starting in December 2025 and final selections announced in February 2026. The internship begins in June 2026.
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 receive a competitive salary, educational stipends, mentorship, and a curated fellowship experience with bonding activities.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Many fellows transition into analyst or associate positions post-MBA or graduation.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Thrive Capital Summer Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Thrive 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
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.
Upseed is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the official representative of this program or its host.