Program · Fellowship
Venture Cooperative
Venture Cooperative is Laconia's fellowship offering free education and community access for early-stage investors.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Venture Cooperative offers
What Venture Cooperative is
The Venture Cooperative is a free educational program and inclusive community making Laconia's investments, processes, and learnings accessible to the next generation of early-stage investors. The program consists of comprehensive education and community supporting new venture capitalists and early-stage investors. The Venture Cooperative offers two primary participation pathways: Venture Fellows (VFs) ideal for those in first ten years of careers, and Venture Operators (VOs). Over four years, 1,500+ fellows have participated in hundreds of investment meetings, made LP investments with accessible minimums, earned carry in Laconia funds, and discovered job opportunities. The next cohort is planned for Fall 2026 with rolling applications. Membership is fully free.
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
- Laconia
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Carry Share
Compensation and economics
Participants can earn carry in Laconia funds based on their involvement.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Venture Cooperative aims to democratize access to venture capital education and opportunities, supporting early-stage investors in their career development and investment activities.
Eligibility
Early-career investors (first 10 years); aspiring venture capitalists; anyone interested in venture investing; no investment minimums or accreditation requirement.
Selection approach
The program has a rolling application process and is open to anyone interested in venture investing.
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Investors
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- remote
- Engagement
- Unknown
Delivery model
The program operates in a fully remote/distributed manner, allowing participants from various locations to engage.
Participation expectations
The program is designed to be flexible, accommodating varying levels of engagement from participants.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program is ongoing with cohorts planned, the next one starting in Fall 2026.
Application considerations
Focus on building relationships within the community and actively participate in investment meetings to maximize your learning and opportunities.
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 free education and community access, investment meeting participation, LP investment opportunities with no prohibitively high minimums, carry earning potential, job opportunity access, and eligibility for Laconia fund participation.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Over 1,500 fellows have engaged in the program, participating in investment meetings and transitioning successfully into venture capital careers.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Venture Cooperative is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Laconia. 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.
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