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Please note: while many training programs for students have fees associated with them, FRV offers our training program for free to Canadian based students. This program is a mix between theory training and hands on experience working in a VC firm. As a member of our training program, you will be considered a volunteer. Your time with FRV should be seen as an extra-curricular/fellowship activity giving you training and hands-on experience in the VC and tech ecosystem.**
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We're thrilled to announce our expansion into Alberta! As Front Row Ventures continues to grow, we're excited to enter the vibrant Alberta startup ecosystem. With a rich history of innovation and a growing tech sector, Alberta presents incredible opportunities for student entrepreneurs and investors alike. Join us at our upcoming in-person info sessions:
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<aside> ⤵️ Below is our 2025 Recruitment Application Form!
Our recruitment is split into 2 rounds.
In round 1, applications are open for all teams and you are able to select 2 options for teams you are interested in joining. In round 2, we will close applications for certain roles while also limiting the selection of teams to only 1 team.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In order to maximize your chances of being able to apply and be selected for your first choice team, we recommend submitting your application asap!
Shoot us an email at [email protected] with any questions.
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During this recruitment period, we will be hosting multiple online and in-person recruitment initiatives, all of these can be found on our Luma Recruitment Calendar!
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In this document:
Front Row Ventures is Canada’s leading university-focused and student-operated VC firm with a presence on 20+ university campuses across Canada.
We are early-stage and industry-agnostic investors. We back high impact student entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and ambitious technology-enabled ideas, regardless of their field of work. Every year, we select and train 70+ outstanding students with diverse backgrounds. They review over 800 student-led start-ups and our fund invests checks into the most promising ventures – those that are showing us the future, creating new industries, and rewriting the rules.
Over the past 7 years, we have invested in more than 55 companies including Puzzle Medical Devices, Nomic Bio and Valence Discovery. Combined, our portfolio has gone on to raise over $200 million in follow-on funding with top tiers investors.
FRV student’s are given the unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in VC while developing professional skills and building out their network. Our variety of teams expose our associates to different areas of VC including deal sourcing, portfolio management, data analysis, marketing and talent management. These skills carry forward into their careers making them highly employable and valuable members of any team, whether they pursue careers in VC or any entrepreneurial spaces. Following their time at FRV, associates have gone on to have successful careers not just as VCs, but founders, consultants, engineers in startups and more. FRV is an invaluable opportunity for any students looking to learn more about VC, entrepreneurship, or careers in startups.