Thrive Capital Fellowship 2025 (United States)

Over the course of the internship, Thrive Summer Fellows are paired with a Thrive mentor, attend special events aimed at developing entrepreneurial acumen, and work on projects in partnership with Thrive’s Investment and Impact teams in-person at their New York City headquarters.

Thrive Capital is an investment firm that builds and invests in internet, software, infrastructure and technology enabled companies. They incubate and fund companies across sectors and stages.

Benefits

• $40,000 grant to help offset junior year education costs
• Paid internship, annualized at $100,000 salary, beginning on June 2, 2025 and ending on August 8, 2025 (pending school schedule)
• Mentorship from the Thrive team for the duration of the internship

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum age: 18
• Current sophomore at an accredited, four-year US university (graduating in 2027)
• Interested in startups, founding a company, or investing. Motivated to understand what it takes to build a lasting business. Expressed interest in how invention and technology can positively impact the world. Has a future orientation and worldview.
• Ability to understand and analyze businesses. Able to develop analyses to gain insights and answer key business questions. Structured and rigorous. Quantitative or technical background is a plus.
• Ability to engage and clearly communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders and personalities. High degree of emotional intelligence. Capable of making a positive lasting impression with the Thrive team and their portfolio companies.
• Demonstrates respect for others. Ethical and honest. Earns trust and maintains confidence over time. Does what is right, not what is personally or politically expedient.

For more information, visit Thrive Capital.