Our 8-week program is designed to prepare participants for a successful role as an Analyst, Associate, or Senior Associate at a Venture Capital firm. The program is designed to help equip candidates with the tools and community that they need to break into the venture capital industry.
Eight weekly sessions serve as the foundation for demystifying the venture capital trade. Seasoned investors and industry experts will provide in-depth training.
Mentorship
Each fellow will be paired with seasoned VC investors to help reinforce lessons, learn how they broke into the industry, answer your questions, and be your champion.
Project-based learning
Thesis-building and hands-on learning gives participants a rare first-hand look at a wide array of intellectual and operational challenges VC investors navigate.
Who is this program for?
Latino/a professionals from any career background who want to break into venture capital.
What you will learn
Gain insights into the specific criteria investors seek
Establish a foundation of investing fundamentals
Navigate the selection and acquisition of VC deals
Formulate a robust investment strategy
Understand the intricacies of VC deal structures
Where are our fellows now?
faq
Thank you for your interest in the SomosVC Fellowship Program! If your question is not addressed below, email us at fellowship@somos.vc
There are two cohorts each year: Spring and Fall. Applications open up about 1.5 months before each season. We encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn and X for the latest dates.
Should I apply if I’m a student or if I’m later in my career?
This program is designed particularly for early career professionals. If you are a student or mid-career professional, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter where we post all things programs and job opportunities.
What is the time commitment?
The program is 8-weeks long. Sessions will be held weekly and will be scheduled based on the availability of the class.
Can I apply to the Fellowship Program if I’m outside of the US?
At the moment our program is limited to U.S.-based participants. In the future, we hope to be able to serve VC communities in more countries.
Where will sessions be held?
Our sessions will be 100% remote. This gives you the flexibility to be a part of our community regardless of where in the U.S. you live.
Do I have to pay to be a part of this program?
No, we aim to make venture capital as accessible as possible. The program is free for you. We invest time, energy, and resources into making our program great and ask that you commit to giving the program your 100%.
What is SomosVC?
SomosVC aims to increase the diversity of the venture capital industry. To learn more about what we do and who we are, please visit our Mission page.
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