Hustle Fund’s Venture Fellowship 2026

Deadline: September 27, 2026

Applications are open for the Hustle Fund’s Venture Fellowship 2026. This is a virtual program for aspiring VCs, fund managers, and angel investors to work closely with the Hustle Fund team evaluating their live deal pipeline – including startups that apply through their website and pitch competitions.

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

Benefits

Real deal flow access: Evaluate actual startups in Hustle Fund’s pipeline, not case studies.

‍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.

‍Brand association: Add Hustle Fund to your experience and credibility as an investor.

Eligibility

Open to

Aspiring fund managers and emerging VCs;

Angel investors looking to level up;

Anyone exploring a career in venture capital.

Application

Application deadline: September 27, 11:59pm (PT). Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted the week of September28, with the program scheduled to kick off on October 12. Keep an eye on your email for comms!l

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Hustle Fund’s Venture Fellowship.