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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 4 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | 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? | 13 | 37 weeks 5 days ago by BankingWaffle | 8 hours 34 min ago by bigten10 |
| Hi,
I recently moved from a Sales and Trading Desk at a bulge to a start up (late stage) company working strategy and bd.
As I continue to learn more about the industry I think my long term goals align well with working at a VC because of financial background.
I also started a company in... Start up to VC | 3 | 1 day 20 hours ago by VCAmbitions | 1 day 4 hours ago by VCAmbitions |
| Obama is making a move for the tech industry, and finally beginning to rain the fiery hammer upon Patent Trolls.
Right now, <b>61%</b> of patent infringement lawsuits come from Patent Assertion Entities, which are:
[quote] "typically shell organizations with no other... Patent War: Obama's Executive Order | 4 | 1 week 5 days ago by RSLA | 5 days 5 hours ago by heister |
| I'm just wondering how young some people managed to make it as a partner at a VC, as well as what the avg age usually... What is the age of the youngest VC partner you've encountered? | 9 | 1 week 4 days ago by jackd9999 | 1 week 1 day ago by joeiz |
| Need recommendation for brokerage account for VC... Brokerage account for VC fund | 3 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by ivedtara | 1 week 3 days ago by ivedtara |
| I have a biology degree, very high GPA, and graduate research in cell/molecular biology, but would like to get into finance/banking/investments.
I've heard VC may be the way to get my foot into the door. Is this... VC as entry level for my science background | 2 | 1 week 5 days ago by hunter25 | 1 week 4 days ago by hunter25 |
| 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 | 2 | 4 weeks 19 hours ago by SDeep24 | 1 week 5 days ago by Xepa |
| >> A bit about me
European guy, M&A background, now working in a mid-cap PE fund in Europe. Ivy League MBA. Passionate about media and tech, bit of entrepreneurial experience, active investor in startups.
>> What I want
West Coast job at a VC or a great startup.
>> The... Let's make a deal | 5 | 1 week 5 days ago by PrivateEquityGod | 1 week 5 days ago by IMUITJ |
| I know most VCs dont even use headhunters, but does anyone have any headhunters who may deal with VC/early stage funds who is based in NYC? I'm really just looking to talk to someone who is knowledgeable about VC/early stage/startup type stuff - not necessarily looking for a job right... VC Headhunters | 8 | 2 years 42 weeks ago by weeds499 | 1 week 6 days ago by ShadowAzn |
| I recently secured a VC summer internship. I've read through the Vault Guide, is there any another major resource I could use to learn what I need to know prior to starting as an intern?
I've heard the primary responsibilities would be conducting due diligence, reviewing investment... Got the internship offer! Now.. what to learn? | 4 | 2 weeks 4 days ago by jackd9999 | 2 weeks 20 hours ago by orangemarker |
| In the past interview rounds, the questions asked were not finance based, should I expect more of these types of questions?
I'm meeting the partners of the firm in about a week and I'd like to know what to expect in the final round. I don't have any prior finance experience... Final round VC internship interview coming up, what to expect? | 5 | 3 weeks 6 hours ago by jackd9999 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by WalMartShopper |
 | 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 | 32 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by CRE | 3 weeks 2 hours ago by Nouveau Richie |
| 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? | 3 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by runthetown | 3 weeks 4 days ago by TechBanking |
| 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 | 5 | 1 year 6 weeks ago by metrovestments | 3 weeks 5 days ago by g0ogle |
| What are the main VC firms in London? (Index, Accel, etc)
How do they recruit?
Is there dealflow compared to the... VC in London | 6 | 6 weeks 3 days ago by ametista | 3 weeks 6 days ago by joeiz |
| 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 | 8 weeks 15 hours ago by jameblack | 4 weeks 20 hours ago by MSElevator |
| 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 | 4 weeks 1 day ago by Lambie | 4 weeks 1 day 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 weeks 3 days ago by jackd9999 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by BankingPanda |
| 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 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by pryan2016 | 4 weeks 5 days 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 | 5 weeks 4 days ago by curiousG | 4 weeks 5 days ago by curiousG |
| Simply, who are... Top Tier VCs | 3 | 4 weeks 6 days ago by Harry-Maxwell | 4 weeks 6 days 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 39 weeks ago by tigerwoods711 | 5 weeks 13 hours 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 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Consulting01803 | 5 weeks 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 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by TrueMorgan | n/a |
