Camelback Ventures Fellowship
EdTech · Run by Camelback Ventures · New Orleans, LA
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The facts
All fields verified Aug 26, 2026- Terms model
- MixedA blend of the models above. Read the terms notes for the specifics.
- Investment
- $50,000
- Equity taken
- 0.5% to 5% (for-profit and hybrid ventures, per FAQ)
- Program length
- 16 weeks
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Cohort size
- Not published
- Stage focus
- pre-seed / early stage
- Sub-vertical
- education and conscious technology
- Demographic focus
- underrepresented founders (94% of alumni identify as BIPOC; 63% women and/or non-binary)
- Backers
- Not published
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: The application page for the Winter 2027 cohort (Cohort 18) states fellows receive $50,000 in capital, delivered as a SAFE or other alternative vehicle for for-profit and hybrid ventures, or as a grant for nonprofits and schools. Per the FAQ, for-profit and hybrid ventures give a nominal equity stake generally between 0.5 and 5 percent. The fellowship is held twice per year; the Winter 2027 cohort is open with a September 18, 2026 deadline.
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Terms in plain English
The Camelback Fellowship is a 16-week hybrid program with an in-person kick-off, weekly virtual sessions, and dedicated coaching, run two times per year. Fellows receive $50,000 in capital, per the application page for the Winter 2027 cohort (Cohort 18). For for-profit and hybrid ventures the funding is a SAFE or other alternative vehicle, and per the FAQ Camelback takes a nominal equity stake generally between 0.5 and 5 percent; nonprofits and schools receive the funding as a grant. Applications for the Winter 2027 cohort are open and close September 18, 2026.
Who this is actually for
Early-stage founders working on education or technology-driven social impact addressing inequities, with a strong focus on underrepresented founders; 94% of fellows and alumni identify as BIPOC and 63% as women and/or non-binary. Applicants must be in a top leadership role, US-based, and able to commit about 10 hours per week.
Camelback Ventures Fellowship application deadlines
Winter 2027 Fellowship (Cohort 18): Applications close Sep 18, 2026.
Verified Aug 26, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Camelback Ventures Fellowship application deadline?
- The next confirmed application window for Camelback Ventures Fellowship closes Sep 18, 2026.
- How much does Camelback Ventures Fellowship invest?
- Camelback Ventures Fellowship lists an investment of $50,000.
- How much equity does Camelback Ventures Fellowship take?
- Camelback Ventures Fellowship lists equity of 0.5% to 5% (for-profit and hybrid ventures, per FAQ).
- Where is Camelback Ventures Fellowship located and is it in person?
- Camelback Ventures Fellowship is based in New Orleans, LA and runs a hybrid program.
- Is Camelback Ventures Fellowship still active?
- As of our last check on Aug 26, 2026, Camelback Ventures Fellowship is active.
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Sources
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