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 | The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ VC Vernacular is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in venture capital, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: VC Vernacular Rules and FAQs | 0 | 2 years 6 days ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | I have a prototype of the product built (after some pivots) as well as an investor deck. I've also been hitting the pavement to try to develop relationships with institutions (my end consumers). I applied to an accelerator program last week and haven't heard back. I also submitted my... Advice on how to get funding? | 1 | 10 hours 55 min ago by runthetown | 8 hours 57 min ago by TechBanking |
| So I know that different firms do different things, but if I wanted to start doing the equivalent of equity research reports on startups to show for an interview, or even just for my own personal use, does anybody have a sort of template for these?
Not entirely sure where to begin besides... Typical VC Company Research | 0 | 1 day 7 hours ago by SDeep24 | n/a |
| Why do you choose Accelerators instead of VCs or Angles?
Some VCs give me the valuation of compant much higher than Accelerators. So I wonder what is better??
Give me some... Why do you choose Accelerators ?? | 3 | 4 weeks 1 day ago by jameblack | 1 day 8 hours ago by MSElevator |
| So I just got notified that I've been invited to interview at a top tier growth equity firm, and the opportunity just sounds absolutely amazing so I'm desperate to land the position.
If someone currently at a growth equity fund wouldn't mind elaborating on the interview process,... Advice Please! Growth Equity Interview Questions? | 12 | 33 weeks 5 days ago by BankingWaffle | 1 day 16 hours ago by duffmt6 |
| I have a few questions about my business files/filings and dealings that I need a VC specializing in digital media, digital distribution, (social media?), and/or related sectors to consult me on.
Just message me here, identify your firm, speciality, (and yourself if possible) so I know... VC's - Consult Me | 3 | 2 days 6 hours ago by Lambie | 1 day 20 hours ago by Lambie |
| Hey guys, I just got moved to the second round interview at VC firm for a summer internship. I got an email saying that this won't be a test of my VC knowledge, but skills that will add value to the portfolio companies.
I'm a sophomore engineer with no prior finance experience. Can... 2nd round interview coming up, what to expect? | 5 | 4 days 9 hours ago by jackd9999 | 3 days 22 hours ago by BankingPanda |
 | The National Venture Capital Association has ranked the top cities for startup capital investment. Are they what you would have expected? I think Philadelpha & Oakland surprise me with how high they are and I thought Austin & Pittsburgh would be higher, but what do I know? This list is as... Top 15 Cities for Venture Capital | 28 | 6 days 6 hours ago by CRE | 5 days 11 hours ago by Nouveau Richie |
| Given my interest in private equity, I wanted to know what types of VC there is in the southeastern US, specifically cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, etc.... VC in southeast USA | 3 | 2 weeks 2 days ago by pryan2016 | 6 days 4 hours ago by joeiz |
| I remember just a few years ago reading a discussion on this site about new IB analysts from different banks comparing which blackberry they were given as their business phones.
I understand these days a lot of companies allow their employees to bring their own devices to work and use them for... BYOD? | 7 | 1 week 4 days ago by curiousG | 6 days 7 hours ago by curiousG |
| What are the main VC firms in London? (Index, Accel, etc)
How do they recruit?
Is there dealflow compared to the... VC in London | 4 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by ametista | 6 days 14 hours ago by joeiz |
| Simply, who are... Top Tier VCs | 3 | 6 days 19 hours ago by Harry-Maxwell | 6 days 15 hours ago by yeahright |
| Can someone please elaborate on careers at a PE firm working in oil and gas sectors ?? typical projects ?? hows the work ?? im eager to work at a PE firm preferably in oil n gas... Oil and Gas PE | 2 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by tigerwoods711 | 1 week 1 day ago by georgenicholas80 |
| Have a ~30-minute discussion with a life sciences VC coming up. Any thoughts on what I should expect (aside from having opinions on potential investment spaces, their portfolio companies, etc.)?
Would really appreciate it - thanks... VC Interview | 1 | 1 week 1 day ago by Consulting01803 | 1 week 1 day ago by couchy |
| Hi all,
How different is working at an Accelerator, compared to a firm in VC, in terms of the nature of work / responsibilities / etc? Many major companies seem to have an Accelerator arm, so I'm just... Working at an Accelerator | 0 | 1 week 1 day ago by TrueMorgan | n/a |
| I work for an angel investor group in NYC and FYI they are still taking unpaid interns for the summer for those who don't have anything secured yet. PM me for firm... Summer internship NYC | 4 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by metrovestments | 1 week 3 days ago by Evan-Guyton |
| Sorry this is a stupid question but I've been looking on the web for a couple quick answers and couldn't find them.
It sounds like most people go into VC out of grad school with experience as an investment banker or another prestigious job. Is it possible or common to go into VC out... VC out of undergrad | 9 | 1 week 4 days ago by patriotsfan1 | 1 week 3 days ago by Capitalism |
| First of all, I'd like to know what to expect in this situation:
Saw a job posting for an unpaid internship at an early stage VC firm (just under $100mm) in my college's town. I emailed the guy with a cover letter & resume, and he said we could quick chat over phone next week. ... VC internship interview questions | 4 | 1 week 5 days ago by jackd9999 | 1 week 3 days ago by jackd9999 |
| So, I recently came across an opportunity at a VC start up. It was started by an ex big 3 consulting guy. From what I can tell, the firm is in the process of raising money and has invested in one tech start up (very small think <5million). Given this infancy, job security seems pretty bad. But,... VC Start-up | 5 | 1 week 4 days ago by monkeyfest | 1 week 4 days ago by monkeyfest |
| Hello everyone,
I am extremely interested in VC, and I have read that some companies have VC arms. Does anyone have any information on recruiting/do they even take undergrad interns? Could you lateral into a VC after having experience at one of these corporate VCs? Thank... Corporations with VC Arms | 1 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by Myron Gainz | 2 weeks 1 day ago by Cries |
| Guys, please help:
I am looking for literature (books/articles) on startup valuation.
It would be great If someone could share relevant sources or a breif summary of his/her own experience.
Thanks!... Startup Valuation | 2 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by taraspolik | 2 weeks 2 days ago by taraspolik |
| Hi everyone,
I'm a staff auditor at one of the Big 4, studying for the CPA exams. I've decided I enjoy audit and I still do. However, working in Northern California has really opened up the world of Venture Capital to me.
I think VC is absolutely fascinating, any thoughts on how an... Big 4 Audit to VC? | 1 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by InterestedinVC | 2 weeks 6 days ago by WSRenaissanceMan |
| Anyone know of VC shops that have water-related investments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure, treatment, microhydro, etc...)?? Bonus points for any firms that have a water-related... Water-related VC Firms | 6 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by J_Gatsby | 2 weeks 6 days ago by J_Gatsby |
| I have an offer to work at at decently sized Venture Capital firm in Israel. Israel has a prominent start up environment with leading technology and clean tech firms. How would professionals in the finance sector back in the US look at this experience versus an internship at a more well known... Abroad Internship | 1 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by SuperU | 3 weeks 1 day ago by Beny23 |
| In the past, I've posted this thread in another category but didn't get any responses, so I'm hoping that some of you VC enthusiasts may have had startup experience and could give me some insight.
I'm currently a sophomore in undergrad at a top 10 CS program, exploring the... Startup jobs | 15 | 7 weeks 22 hours ago by wolverine2015 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by wolverine2015 |
