Building the next generation of VC and PE investors

Since 1999, Venture Fellows has connected McCombs MBAs with leading venture capital and private equity firms - and the mentors, peers, and hands-on experience that shape great investors.

Who We Are

Venture Fellows is a year-long fellowship that places McCombs MBA students inside venture capital and private equity firms for the full academic year. Now in its 26th year, the program combines hands-on firm experience with a rigorous curriculum and a national network of 450+ alumni working across the industry.

  • Fellows spend the academic year working inside a partner VC or PE firm. Typical responsibilities include deal sourcing, market research, diligence, and portfolio company support.

  • A two-semester, speaker-based curriculum covers the full spectrum of private investing. Weekly sessions bring in GPs, LPs, and founders on topics shaped by the Fellows themselves.

  • Twice a year, Fellows travel together on national Treks to meet leading VC and PE firms across the country. Past destinations include New York, San Francisco, and Miami.

  • It’s amazing to learn from and collaborate with the brightest minds in VC and PE. Venture Fellows has undoubtedly been the defining experience of my MBA.

    Jesse Buller, VF Class 2024


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