Applications for the 2027 Bravo Venture Fellowship are now open! Submit your application by [DATE].
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Eligibility
The Bravo Venture Fellowship is designed for founders who are past the earliest stages and ready to scale. We’re looking for:
CEO and Founder (or Co-Founder) of a venture-stage company with meaningful traction or clear momentum
Puerto Rican identity: You identify as Puerto Rican or of Puerto Rican descent
Location: Your company is based in or primarily operates from Puerto Rico, New York City (NY), or Miami (FL)
Mission-aligned: You share our commitment to advancing Puerto Rican entrepreneurship and building opportunities that uplift our community
Key Dates
Applications open
[Month Year]
Rolling review begins
[Month Year]
Cohort announced
[Month Year]
Fellowship begins
On or before March 31
Fellowship concludes
~December
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
How to Apply
One person per company (usually the CEO) should complete the application. Apply as soon as you’re ready — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
What You’ll Need
Founder information — name, contact, background
2-minute founder intro video — tell us who you are and what you’re building
Company website and product demo — show us what you’ve built
Traction metrics — revenue, growth, users, or other proof of momentum
Fundraising history — prior rounds, investors, and current plans
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can co-founders apply together?
Only one person per company should submit the application, typically the CEO.
What does “Puerto Rican descent” mean?
We welcome founders who identify as Puerto Rican, whether born on the island, raised in the diaspora, or of Puerto Rican heritage. We trust founders to self-identify.
Does my company need to be a tech company?
No. We welcome founders across all industries. What matters is that you’re building an ambitious, high-growth company with the potential to scale.
What is the time commitment?
The Fellowship runs for approximately one year (typically February through December). Fellows participate in regular check-ins with their Thoma Bravo advisor and the Foundation team, but the program is designed to complement — not compete with — your day-to-day work running your company.
What happens after the Fellowship year?
Fellows join the Bravo Venture Fellowship alumni community and continue to have access to the Foundation’s network. The Foundation remains a long-term partner and investor in your company.
Is this program related to the Rising Entrepreneurs Program (REP)?
The Venture Fellowship is a separate program from REP, though both are initiatives of the Bravo Family Foundation. REP is a non-dilutive accelerator for earlier-stage founders; the Fellowship is for founders further along who are ready to scale and accommodate equity investment. Some Fellows may be REP alumni, but it’s not a requirement.
Applications are now open!
Applications are now closed!
Submit your application by [DATE].