Hustle Fund Venture Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for the Hustle Fund Venture Fellowship 2026, a virtual learning and practical experience programme for aspiring venture capitalists, emerging fund managers, angel investors, and professionals exploring a career in venture capital. The fellowship provides participants with an opportunity to work closely with the Hustle Fund investment team and gain practical exposure to how early stage investment decisions are made.

Unlike programmes that rely mainly on theoretical lessons or investment case studies, the Venture Fellowship gives participants access to real startup deal flow. Fellows can evaluate startups that are actively moving through the Hustle Fund pipeline, including companies applying through the fund’s website and startups participating in pitch competitions.

The programme is delivered virtually, allowing fellows to participate alongside their existing work or studies. Hustle Fund describes the fellowship as a part time commitment rather than a full time programme, with participants expected to spend approximately three to four hours per week reviewing deals, joining calls, and taking part in investment discussions.

About the Venture Fellowship

The Hustle Fund Venture Fellowship is designed to provide practical exposure to venture capital investing. Fellows work alongside the Hustle Fund team to assess actual investment opportunities and observe the process used to move from an initial review of a startup to an investment decision.

Participants can take part in real pitch calls and discussions with the investment team. This provides insight into how a pre seed venture fund evaluates founders, startups, opportunities, risks, and potential investments.

The fellowship is particularly relevant for people who want to develop their investing skills, transition into venture capital, become stronger angel investors, or eventually establish their own investment fund or syndicate. Hustle Fund describes the programme as a potential launchpad for different paths within the venture ecosystem.

Fellowship Benefits

• Access to real startup deal flow from the Hustle Fund investment pipeline

• Opportunity to evaluate actual startups rather than relying only on case studies

• Participation in real startup pitch calls with the Hustle Fund team

• Exposure to venture capital investment frameworks and decision making

• Practical experience reviewing and discussing investment opportunities

• Networking with the Hustle Fund team and other fellows

• Opportunity to build relationships with people pursuing careers in venture capital

• Ability to add Hustle Fund fellowship experience to a professional investor profile

• Practical exposure that can support future work as an angel investor, fund manager, or venture capital professional

Programme Areas

The Venture Fellowship centres on practical learning in several areas of early stage investing.

• Startup evaluation

• Venture capital investment analysis

• Deal flow assessment

• Pitch evaluation

• Pre seed investing

• Angel investing

• Fund management

• Investment decision making

• Venture capital career development

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to people interested in developing practical experience in venture capital, including:

• Aspiring fund managers

• Emerging venture capital professionals

• Angel investors seeking to strengthen their investment skills

• Professionals exploring a career transition into venture capital

• Individuals who want practical exposure to startup evaluation and early stage investing

Required Application Information

The current application process is designed to be brief.

• Completed online application form

• Responses to the questions included in the application

• Completion of a short quiz after the initial application

Applicants whose applications are approved proceed into the fellowship process. Hustle Fund states that the initial application takes approximately two minutes, followed by a short quiz.

How to Apply

1. Review the Hustle Fund Venture Fellowship information and confirm that the programme matches your professional or investment interests.
2. Complete the online Venture Fellowship application before the deadline.
3. Complete the short quiz required as part of the application process.
4. Monitor your email for communication from Hustle Fund regarding the application.
5. If shortlisted, participate in the scheduled interview during the week of September 28, 2026.
6. If selected, prepare to begin the virtual fellowship on October 12, 2026.