Underscore VC Venture Fellow Application

Underscore VC Venture Fellow Program

Location: Boston-based
Time Commitment: ~10 hours/week
Paid: If you champion a founder we invest behind, you will receive a carried interest allocation.

About Us

Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold B2B software entrepreneurs at Pre-Seed and Seed. Inspired by the principles of open source software — community, collaboration, and transparency — Underscore pioneered an “open source” investing model, sharing investment returns with a vibrant, curated, expert ecosystem — the Underscore Core Community — that sources and supports the startups Underscore backs. With $300M under management, we're deeply committed to Boston's innovation landscape, investing half our capital right here in our backyard, with 30% of our founders emerged from Boston's world-class academic institutions. Learn more: https://underscore.vc/.

Program Snapshot

The Underscore Venture Fellows Program is built for students who want to step inside the world of venture or are interested in starting a company themselves - from identifying ambitious founders and exciting market trends to observing how early-stage investing unfolds behind the scenes.

Fellows will focus on uncovering new startup opportunities emerging from their academic environments and will gain firsthand exposure to how VCs evaluate markets, founders, and ideas. You’ll be invited to collaborate with our team, learn the inner workings of a fund, and build lasting relationships across the startup ecosystem.

Interested?

Dig into the details below, and apply here! Deadline is September 25th.

Join us in championing the next wave of B2B software builders—starting on campus.

What will you be responsible for?

🔎 Spot the Breakouts: Scout promising B2B startups within universities, research labs, and student-led communities
🌱 Build Relationships: Become a trusted connection point between founders and Underscore VC
🧩 Join the Process: Sit in on meetings and diligence processes to see how investment decisions are made
🏙️ Tap into the Ecosystem: Spend time at our new office, connect with our team and founders who work out of the space, and immerse yourself in Boston’s events and innovation landscape

What will you gain from the experience?

🏢 Access to workspace, events, and Underscore VC team meetings
🧠 A behind-the-curtain look at venture - from sourcing through diligence
🧭 Guidance from Underscore’s investment and platform teams
🌐 Connections to founders, builders, and community leaders in our Core Community

You might be a great fit if you…

Have a genuine interest in startups and emerging tech
Enjoy connecting dots-between people, ideas, and opportunities
Are networked into the startup scene on your campus
Are excited to build relationships with founders, operators, and future founders in Boston’s ecosystem
Are driven, people-oriented, and always eager to learn and explore new opportunities
Want to learn more about venture capital, whether to become an investor or founder someday

Apply to be a Venture Fellow!