Thrive Capital Fellowship for Young Tech Enthusiasts 2025

The Thrive Capital Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious 10-week summer program designed for rising college juniors interested in startups, entrepreneurship, and investing. Fellows gain hands-on experience working with Thrive Capital’s team and portfolio companies in New York City. This paid internship, combined with a $40,000 education grant, mentorship, and special events, equips students with the skills and network to build impactful, lasting businesses.

• Table of Content
• About THRIVE
• Thrive Capital Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Thrive Capital Fellowship
• Requirements for Thrive Capital Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Thrive Capital Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About THRIVE

Since 2010, SVG Ventures | THRIVE has been the leading global AgriFood investment and innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley. We're comprised of top agriculture, food and technology corporations, universities, and investors. With a community of over 5,000 startups from 100 countries, the THRIVE platform invests, accelerates, and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally and solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. THRIVE’s Corporate Innovation Program is focused on connecting our corporate partners with... continue reading

Thrive Capital Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Thrive Capital Fellowship

• $40,000 grant to offset junior-year education costs.
• Paid internship, annualized at $100,000, from June 2 to August 8, 2025.
• Mentorship from Thrive Capital professionals.
• Opportunities to work with Thrive’s Investment and Impact teams.
• Participation in events to develop entrepreneurial acumen.

Requirements for Thrive Capital Fellowship Qualification

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current sophomore at an accredited four-year U.S. university, graduating in 2027.
• Interest in startups, founding a company, or investing, with a focus on invention and technology’s impact.
• Strong analytical and business understanding; a quantitative or technical background is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and demonstrates respect for others

Interview date, Process and Venue for Thrive Capital Fellowship

• Demonstrated interest in startups, business-building, and innovation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Alignment with Thrive’s values, ethics, and commitment to long-term impact.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

A complete application must include the following:

• Completion of the Fellowship Application Form. Applications must be received by 11:59pm EST on January 10th, 2025 in order to be considered.

• Submission of an unofficial transcript for the current academic semester (PDF)

• Submission of a current resume or CV (not to exceed one page) (PDF)

• Completion of the following essay questions, no more than 500 words each (please submit a separate PDF for each essay question):

  • We've listed Thrive's 8 values on the application. Please tell us about a time you have embodied one of these values to overcome a challenge in your professional or personal life.

  • Describe a business or product idea that you believe could solve a pressing issue in society or industry. Please explain your thought process for identifying this need, the solution you envision, and how you would approach launching or scaling it if given the opportunity.

  • Describe a time when you used data to solve a challenging problem or make a difficult decision. How did you structure your approach, how did you execute your idea, and what was the impact of your solution?

• Video (limit of 90 seconds) explaining (MP4, upload to YouTube as an unlisted video)

  • How have your academic, professional, and/or personal experiences shaped who you are today? 

For more details, visit Thrive fellowship website.