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Vamos Ventures Scout Program
Vamos Ventures Scout Program is Vamos Ventures' scout program offering diverse individuals a pathway into venture capital through deal sourcing.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What Vamos Ventures Scout Program offers
What Vamos Ventures Scout Program is
Overview The Vamos Ventures Scout Program is designed to create a pipeline of diverse venture capital investors while supporting Latinx and diverse founders. Scouts work 3-5 hours per week sourcing and vetting investment deals, with investment sizes ranging from $100K to $2M. The program provides scouts with community, programming, capital access, and structured training to enhance skills, gain VC exposure, and build investment track records. Scouts who source deals that result in Vamos investments receive compensation based on deal outcomes.
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
- VamosVentures
- Last reviewed
- July 27, 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.
Open the glossary entryTerms and economics
Published program terms
- Investment
- $1,000,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Scouts receive compensation based on successful investments sourced that result in Vamos investments, allowing them to participate in deal-by-deal carry opportunities.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Vamos Ventures Scout Program aims to increase diversity in venture capital by empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate in the investment process. By sourcing deals and gaining exposure to venture capital, scouts can build their credentials and contribute to a more inclusive investment landscape.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in relevant fields, a commitment to diversity in venture capital, and the ability to dedicate 3-5 hours per week. A diverse background is preferred but not required.
Selection approach
The program is open to applicants with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in entrepreneurship, tech, startups, or accelerator programs. A commitment to increasing diverse representation in venture capital and the ability to dedicate 3-5 hours per week is required.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Scouts · Investors · Operators
- Career stage
- Mid Career · Senior
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- United States
- Cohort size
- 5
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates remotely, allowing scouts to participate from anywhere in the United States.
Participation expectations
Scouts are expected to commit 3-5 hours per week to sourcing and vetting investment deals.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Next deadline
- March 20, 2025
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Resume · Written Statement
Published timeline
The program is ongoing with a commitment of 3-5 hours per week from scouts.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their relevant experience and commitment to diversity in their applications. Networking with current scouts and understanding the venture capital landscape can also be beneficial.
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 deal sourcing and vetting authority, compensation on successful investments, VC education and training, access to capital, a community of peer scouts, and opportunities to build investor credentials.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
- Last recorded cohort
- January 1, 2025
Reported outcomes
Scouts have successfully built investment track records and gained pathways to formal VC roles, contributing to increased diversity in investor networks.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Vamos Ventures Scout Program is published in Upseed as a scout program program hosted by VamosVentures. 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
July 27, 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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