Get in the Deal Room with Hustle Fund’s Venture Fellowship

Pair up with the investment team to evaluate real startups, learn our frameworks, and see exactly how a top pre-seed fund makes decisions.

What is the Venture Fellowship?

A virtual program for aspiring VCs, fund managers, and angel investors to work closely with the Hustle Fund team evaluating our live deal pipeline - including startups that apply through our website and pitch competitions.

Note: The program is not a full-time commitment, and is intended to be completed alongside your existing schedule of work/studies.

Who It's For

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ZERO RISK: Complimentary access for 14 days -- if you don't like it, just cancel!

What You'll Get

Real deal flow access
Evaluate actual startups in Hustle Fund's pipeline, not case studies.
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Join real pitches
Learn how a top pre-seed fund thinks about investments by joining calls with the team, from first look to final decision.

Network expansion
Build relationships with the Hustle Fund team and fellows who are serious about venture.
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Brand association
Add Hustle Fund to your experience and credibility as an investor.
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Where It Leads

The fellowship is a launchpad for whatever's next:

Past fellows have become key players in the Hustle Fund ecosystem.

Ready to get closer to the deals?

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"The Venture Fellowship opened up the door to going all in on VC, and was key in enabling me to one day start my own fund"
– Tony Cueva-Bravo
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^{Venture Fellow → Hustle Fund Venture Partner}

"The fellowship taught me how to preserve founder relationships, even in the tough moments when we have to pass."
– Aaisha Bhuiyan
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^{Angel Investor → Director, Emerging Founder School + LP}

"The Fellowship helped me turn an operator’s lens into real investing judgment. I moved from passively watching pitches to actually evaluating deals to build my own angel portfolio."
– Gana Narayan
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^{Fintech Operator → Angel Investor}

"Through the Fellowship, I got to meet great founders and learn directly from the HF partners. It opened doors to incredible people and opportunities at Precursor and MS&AD Ventures."
– Leon Jon
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^{MBA Student → Full-Time VC}

FAQ

What is the duration and frequency of each cohort?

To ensure that those not selected in this round have another opportunity soon after, cohorts run on an 8-week duration.

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This current cohort (Cohort 7) will run from the mid-October to the early of December with Thanksgiving week off. We will then plan to bring on a new Cohort of fellows in the new year, and the cycle will continue.

What is the timeline for this application cycle?

- Week 1: Applications open. Applications close at 11:59PM (PT) EOW

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- Week 2: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a 30-minute interview.

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- Week 3: Fellows selected for this cohort will be notified.

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- Week 4: Programming will then formally begin.

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What is the time commitment of the Venture Fellowship?

Fellows should budget 3-4 hours per week to review deals, join calls, and participate in deal discussions. We will evaluate participation over the first 4 weeks before formally announcing fellows.

What is the Venture Fellowship?

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What You'll Get

Where It Leads

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