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Visible Hands VHLX

Visible Hands VHLX is Visible Hands' fellowship offering capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access for Latinx entrepreneurs.

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Overview

What Visible Hands VHLX offers

What Visible Hands VHLX is

VHLX is a 20-week, virtual fellowship program created by Visible Hands and Google for Startups to support Latinx founders in building successful startups through capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access. Participants receive expert mentorship, business support, investor access, and a close-knit peer network, all designed to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.

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
Visible Hands
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026

Terms and economics

Published program terms

Investment
$10,000
Price
Free
Compensation
Micro Fund

Compensation and economics

Participants receive $10,000 in non-dilutive capital to kickstart their company, with the potential for follow-on funding of up to $150,000 post-program.

Focus and fit

Who the program is for

Program thesis

VHLX aims to remove barriers for Latinx founders by providing early non-dilutive capital, expert mentorship, and a supportive community. The program focuses on fostering collaboration and mutual support among diverse founders.

Eligibility

Latinx entrepreneurs from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Selection approach

The program is open to all Latinx entrepreneurs, with no specific application process detailed in the notes.

Stages
Pre-seed

Format and cadence

How participation works

Presence
Remote
Main location
virtual
Duration
20 weeks
Engagement
Unknown

Delivery model

The program is fully virtual, allowing participants to engage from anywhere.

Availability and engagement

Application timing and route

Application state
Accepting
Admissions
Open

Published timeline

The program lasts for 20 weeks, featuring weekly programming that includes digital instructional sessions, mentorship, workshops, and more.

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 benefit from expert mentorship, business support, investor access, and a strong peer network, along with a comprehensive company-building curriculum.

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Program details at a glance

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 16, 2026

Known limits

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