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VC Host Application
NYC VC Internship Program
Creating a more inclusive and thriving startup and venture capital ecosystem in NYC, by empowering the next generation of diverse young talent
By being part of this program, you will:
- Empower the next generation of VC leaders by hosting summer interns from June - August 2025
- Join an exclusive network of General Partners, Limited Partners, and ecosystem partners
- Be at the forefront of building up New York City’s startup and venture ecosystem
Eligibility Criteria for VC Hosts:
- NYC-headquartered VC firms or those with a Partner-level presence in NYC
- At least one investment in a tech or tech-enabled startup in the past 12 months
Partner:
Partner:
Join NYC's Premier VC Ecosystem
Pre-trained & Curated Talent Pipeline
- First-look access to aspiring venture talent
- Connect to pre-vetted, pre-trained, high-potential students
Exclusive Network
- Invite-only events
- Collaborative opportunities involving VCs / GPs, LPs, and ecosystem partners
- Direct line to NYC's future innovative leaders
Ecosystem Impact
- Build a legacy beyond capital - Empower the next generation
- Amplify your knowledge and thought leadership
- Be at the forefront of building up NYC’s startup and venture ecosystem
Elite Talent Pipeline
Rigorous Selection
- Curated talent pool featuring NYC’s top hustlers, with a focus on CUNY students, identified through faculty endorsements and innovation hubs
- Comprehensive pre-screening through personality quiz, hands-on live assignments, and rigorous interviews
- Multi-stage evaluation focused on integrity, grit, and analytical thinking
Pre-Trained & VC-Ready on Day One
- Intensive VC bootcamp covering key industry skills prior to internship
- Mentorship from leading VCs
- Hands-on training in deal sourcing and diligence
Precision Matching
- Rigorous, data-driven selection ensures optimal intern–VC firm matches
- Alignment based on firm investment focus, cultural fit, and candidate background
- Designed to foster meaningful contributions from day one
Presented by
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. NYCEDC’s Startup and Venture Capital Internship Programs are aimed at supporting tech-enabled startups and VC firms with capacity to host interns, grow their teams, and strengthen their businesses, while developing equitable and efficient talent pipelines in New York City’s tech sector.
Supermomos is the world's first verified IRL professional community, and NYC's premier platform for connecting 30,000+ professionals in tech, business, and finance sectors, including 3,000+ startup founders. They are dedicated to bringing people together in real life to foster meaningful connections and knowledge exchange, all while facilitating the participation of underrepresented minority groups. They are also behind major industry events including Super AI ML Summit and the Women's Leadership Summit at the NYSE.
Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founder and operator limited partners who help source, diligence and support the growing portfolio. Over the last seven years, the fund has invested $80M into 300 portfolio companies making it one of the most active early stage funds around.
CUNY IAR leads industrial research collaborations at the City University of New York (CUNY). CUNY IAR is recognized as the nation’s leader in training underserved entrepreneurs and is committed to expanding its reach in a fair and equitable manner. CUNY IAR serves as the CUNY-leadership of the NSF-supported New York I-Corps Hub which trains research and technology teams across all CUNY campuses. IAR also awards faculty and student teams seed funding to develop prototypes. CUNY IAR coordinates all of the CUNY-campus based incubator and accelerator programs. These incubators attract hundreds of students with innovative ideas.