Program · Fellowship
VC Include Fellowship
Included VC Fellowship is Included VC's fellowship offering comprehensive VC education for individuals from diverse communities.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What VC Include Fellowship offers
What VC Include Fellowship is
Included VC runs a global, fully funded venture-capital fellowship for people from overlooked and diverse communities who are trying to enter VC investment roles. The current official page says Class '26 registrations are open and describes the program as a six-month, part-time, global VC fellowship with education, mentorship, dealflow practicals, investment committee simulations, career clinics, office hours, and alumni community access.
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
- Included VC
- Last reviewed
- June 11, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- No Compensation
Compensation and economics
The program is fully funded, meaning there is no tuition cost for participants.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Included VC Fellowship aims to transform the venture capital landscape by increasing representation from diverse communities. It focuses on creating multi-generational change through enhanced networks and investment opportunities, ultimately leading to greater success in the VC industry.
Eligibility
Individuals from overlooked and diverse communities; no specific background required; commitment to joining global VC ecosystem.
Selection approach
The fellowship is open to individuals from overlooked and diverse communities, with no specific background required. A commitment to joining the global VC ecosystem is essential.
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Investors · Students · Operators · Builders · Researchers
- Geographic eligibility
- Global
- Career stage
- Student · Early Career · Mid Career
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- Global
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is fully remote, allowing participants from around the globe to engage without the need for in-person attendance.
Participation expectations
The fellowship requires a part-time commitment of 15+ hours per week over the course of 6 months.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Written Statement · Video · Interview
Published timeline
The program lasts for 6 months, with a core program of 5 months, and requires a part-time commitment of 15+ hours per week.
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 fully funded program (no tuition), a 6-month comprehensive VC education, mentoring and masterclasses, simulation investment committees, in-person retreats, global networking, and a high placement rate in VC roles (85%+ job placement).
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
The fellowship boasts an 85%+ placement rate in VC ecosystem roles, facilitating direct entry into venture careers and expanding the network of diverse VCs globally.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
VC Include Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Included VC. 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
June 11, 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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