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Zenda Capital Fellowship
Zenda Capital Fellowship is Zenda Capital's fellowship offering a pathway to develop investment theses for aspiring founders and investors.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Zenda Capital Fellowship offers
What Zenda Capital Fellowship is
Zenda Capital is a thesis-driven, B2B tech investment firm led by operators based in the U.S. and LATAM. The firm offers a 3-month research fellowship program open to aspiring founders, operators, and investors seeking to develop investment theses in vertical software and AI/ML.
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
- Zenda Capital
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Zenda Capital focuses on thesis-driven investments in B2B tech, particularly in vertical software and AI/ML applications. The program aims to develop investment theses that address practical implementations of AI across various sectors and emphasize enabling technologies that support enterprise solutions.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to aspiring VC professionals, startup founders, operations professionals, MBA students, and industry specialists. No prior investment experience is required.
Selection approach
Interested candidates can apply through Zenda's Notion page or via direct email. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- Latin AmericaUnited States
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators · Students · Researchers
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The fellowship is designed to be accessible to participants from various locations, allowing for remote engagement.
Participation expectations
The program is structured as a part-time commitment, allowing participants to engage in research and analysis while potentially balancing other professional responsibilities.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Rolling
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts for 3 months, with multiple cohorts running throughout the year.
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 access to mentorship from experienced investors, exposure to portfolio companies, and the opportunity to develop investment frameworks. The fellowship also provides a peer cohort of ambitious professionals and potential pathways to full-time roles in the VC industry.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Zenda Capital Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Zenda 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
May 26, 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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