The VCFamilia Fellowship enhances the success of Latine professionals in venture capital. While Latine individuals comprise 19% of the U.S. population, they represent only 2% of venture investors. This program addresses this talent gap through comprehensive support, mentorship, and skill development.
Unlike most fellowships that aim to launch careers in venture capital, the VCFamilia Fellowship is specifically designed to accelerate the careers of early-career Latine venture capitalists, with a crucial aspect being your mentorship.
Our 2025 fellowship will empower 12–28 early-career Latine investors through structured mentorship, technical training, and leadership development.
Early-Career Investor @ Act One Ventures
Francisca Gilmore-Yulee Early-Career Investor @ f7 Ventures
"The LaFamilia Mentorship Program sponsored by GV has been incredibly helpful for me as an early-career VC. Working with a small team at my firm, I've really valued having a safe space to ask questions and get guidance comfortably. My mentor, José, has been a great resource, supporting me with everything from career development to preparing for interviews and navigating company due diligence. It's been beyond meaningful to build a relationship that I hope will continue long-term. Programs like this are essential for fostering growth and community among early-career VCs. Expanding it into a fellowship would be a great way to provide even more impactful support."
“Moving from mentorship to a fellowship program would make a real difference for early-career VCs. Through my experience with the mentorship program, I've seen how important it is to have Latine leaders showing us what's possible in this space. A fellowship would build on this by adding practical elements we really need - from learning the nuts and bolts of modeling with Zach Brauer from GV to getting hands-on deal experience. What makes this program special is how it combines both skills and community. When you're part of an underrepresented group in VC, having mentors who understand your background and can help you navigate the industry is invaluable. This fellowship would give early-career VCs like me not just the tools to succeed, but also the community support to help us truly belong and thrive in venture”
Transform your VC career through carefully curated 1:1 mentorship with senior Latine VCs. Our matching process considers investment focus, stage expertise, and career aspirations to create impactful partnerships that last beyond the program.
Sharpen essential VC skills with special access to the ‘'Modeling For Venture Capital' intensive led by Partner Zach Brauer, GV Finance and the founder of Pivot Education. This comprehensive 4-week program ($2,000+ value) provides the technical foundation needed for success as a VC. Thank you to Zach for offering your program for free to the LaFamilia Fellowship.