VC Vernacular

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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 1 week ago by WallStreetOasis.com	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	5	1 year 3 weeks ago by metrovestments	9 hours 9 min ago by g0ogle
Need recommendation for brokerage account for VC... Brokerage account for VC fund	1	1 day 41 min ago by ivedtara	19 hours 49 min ago by peinvestor2012
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	2 weeks 5 days ago by ametista	1 day 7 hours ago by joeiz
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	1 day 23 hours ago by runthetown	1 day 21 hours 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	2 days 19 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 2 days ago by jameblack	2 days 20 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	34 weeks 44 min ago by BankingWaffle	3 days 4 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	3 days 18 hours ago by Lambie	3 days 8 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	5 days 21 hours ago by jackd9999	5 days 10 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	1 week 18 hours ago by CRE	6 days 23 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 4 days ago by pryan2016	1 week 17 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 6 days ago by curiousG	1 week 19 hours ago by curiousG
Simply, who are... Top Tier VCs	3	1 week 1 day ago by Harry-Maxwell	1 week 1 day 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 2 days 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 3 days ago by Consulting01803	1 week 3 days 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 3 days ago by TrueMorgan	n/a
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 6 days ago by patriotsfan1	1 week 4 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	2 weeks 4 hours ago by jackd9999	1 week 5 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 6 days ago by monkeyfest	1 week 5 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 2 days ago by Myron Gainz	2 weeks 2 days 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 5 days ago by taraspolik	2 weeks 3 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	3 weeks 19 hours ago by InterestedinVC	3 weeks 18 hours 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 6 days ago by J_Gatsby	3 weeks 21 hours 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	4 weeks 1 day ago by SuperU	3 weeks 2 days ago by Beny23

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If you work in banking - even as an intern - you obviously have access to everything in the IB share drive including the WGLs for all deals going on. Esp. for capital raising deals where there will be many banks working together. Less so or N.A. for M&A deals. Networking is how you lateral...
Is it wrong or illegal to network off your bank's WGL?
Anyone know any lenders that still do long term, preferably 10 years, on interest only loans? We have an existing property, with $6 million in debt. I prefer to do I/O for like 5-10 years then have it convertible to amortizing term. I called several banks and many cringed at interest only unless...
Commercial Interest Only Loans?
I have seen discussions relating to this topic before, and I have read through them, but I am going to get a little more specific with my questions. I am about to embark on a RE IBD Summer Analyst role at a BB and was wondering if what I read on this forum is correct - mainly that the only exit...
RE IBD: Are the Exit Opps Really That Limited?
What are some of the reasons people would want to work in this F500 function? From my reading on here, some people claim its a good alternative to IB given the fewer amount of hours worked.. Is Corp. Strategy something consultants would prefer and ex-bankers would opt for Corp. Dev? Can someone...
Why Corporate Strategy?
I am trying to get a grasp on what this company actually does. The company description reads: CognoLink is an independent research firm that manages an expansive and rapidly growing global network of industry specialists. Founded in 2007 by two former Bain & Company consultants, we...
Does anyone know anything about CognoLink
So, after 2 months of preparation and studying (a lot of credit due to Phantombanker's study guide) I got a 770 on the GMAT. So now I'm turning my focus to actually applying to schools. I'm wondering if I should get more work experience or have a reasonable shot at...
To Get More Work Experience Before B-School...
Hi everybody, If I am interested in going into AM if given the option to take an internship with a big company outside of finance that isn't necessarily a market research position but will afford relevant experience such as market research, financial analysis and modeling, strategy...
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I guess this is kind of like the chicken or the egg argument, but I'm curious to see how people respond. From your personal experiences, have you chosen where you would like to live first, then go about finding a job in that area, or has it been more along the lines of taking the best offer...
Do You Choose the City or Does the City Choose You?
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Shots Fired-- WallStreetPlayboys
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Hi everyone, I just have a quick question for anyone who is familiar with GE CAS and the path to that program. I was wondering if FMP is the only way to potentially get selected into into CAS later on or if other groups within GE also have a shot at getting in. Right now, based on the degree...
GE Corporate Audit Staff
I remember reading an article a while back that was talking about how to successfully find and interview for a job without alerting your current coworkers and, obviously and most importantly, your boss. While many “tips” in these article seem obvious, I wonder if those in the WSO community can...
Black Ops: Operation Find A Job While On The Job
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A Rush to Recruit Young Analysts, Only Months on the Job
Rising jr @ target, trying to squeeze in one last experience before recruiting (so this would be a fall internship) and lets say I had to choose between GS PWM and a no name IB. What should I choose? My prev. internship experiences would include startup, F500 Business Analyst and PE by this Fall....
GS PWM vs no name IB

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This is the reaction any analyst who has ever worked in banking has when you say you want to leave banking for business school then come back as a post b school associate... <img src="http://epicpinterestfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/how-i-met-your-mother-barney-why.gif"... Why You DON'T Leave Banking for B School Just to Come Right Back...
I get a ton of emails and answer a ton of posts asking similar questions so I thought I would answer the most common ones I get here and allow others to post their questions so everyone can see them and the subsequent answers. Hope this helps. <strong>Summer Analyst... MSF Question and Answer
Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3 Lets just jump in. <strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS... Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector
I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm
I work as a long/short equity analyst at a large hedge fund. I've been lucky enough to be more than just a model monkey early on in my career, but have also been exposed to the stress of being measured on returns. I primarily cover consumer and TMT names. I went the typical path (target... I'm a Hedge Fund Analyst - Ask Me Anything
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<em>Mod note: Best of Bankerella - this was originally posted 10/1/12</em> I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I’ve never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and there are a million ways to... My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige
This is just fantastic. After sitting through Carl Levin and John McCain spewing a bunch of nonsense about how Apple doesn't pay enough taxes (despite being the #3 taxpaying company in America behind ExxonMobil and Chevron), Rand Paul lit them up about what a travesty it was to blame Apple... Rand Paul GOES OFF at Apple Hearing
Someone was asking me about this in PM and I wrote a long and detailed reply about what it is like to work in Big 4 and what advice I would give to people thinking about interning / working there. Thought it might be useful for others so my reply is below. Happy to answer any... Working In Big 4 Audit in London

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