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Healthcare finance
Does anyone know of any healthcare specific venture capital , private equity, or ib firms?
B-School to VC/HF (w/IBD and w/o IBD)
Hi, I wanted to ask about going into a VC or a HF from B-school with and without IBD experience. My original plan was to do 2 years IBD , go to B-school, and do VC / HF . However, after realizing that other finance options might be more fitting (ex. capital markets, investment management), the two...
Cornell vs top LAC?
Hey all. I am a current senior who will be going to college in the fall at a top liberal arts school. Back when I was receiving notifications from colleges, I received a guaranteed transfer offer from Cornell which basically states that if I maintain above a 3.3 next year at my school (easy), I will...
European Leveraged Finance to VC in silicone county? PE or B-school better chances for VC?
Have an offer with DB Leveraged Finance desk in London, but ultimately want to end up at a top Silicon Valley VC fund (Accel, Sequoia, KPCB etc). Just wondering if I can go straight from LevFin to VC? Will coming from an all-credit background kill my chances? Would my chances be any better if I were...
MBA vs. Berkely MFE / other MS Finance ?!
Hey, By the end of last year I started working for one of the top MM Investment Banks in Europe. I tried to get a job in the US which was hardly possible because most of the time I was competing with Americans that graduated from ivy league universities and firms didn't want to sponsor a Visa....
Anyone aware of Associate level VC recrutings in UAE/Middle East?
Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any insight to VC recruiting in the Singapore OR Middle East region, where is recruiting happening and whom to contact as such? Thanks! -Blinga
Business Idea- Need VC! ---PLEASE READ
Hi everybody, I'm a new member and I have a business idea. My idea is for a social network based on advertising. I have a unique way to draw people in to tho website, and if I can get a million member revenue would be $365 million. I need some venture capital . Anybody interested? I will explain in...
The Winklevoss Venture
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/winklevo… Given how successful their first investment was, I don't blame them for starting a new fund.
Summer internship NYC
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 name.
Corporate Venture Capital
I started doing what I'm doing with the original plan of being the first step on my way to doing VC . Now I realize I can't make a direct transition. However, I may have a shot at working for the "New Business" arm of a major corporation that would provide exposure to wide ranging group of...
Meet Mr. 312x - Marc Andreessen
Wired created an "ICON" series which will be in-depth interviews with biggest heroes, the tenacious pioneers who built digital culture and evangelized it to the world over the past two decades. First interview is with Marc Andreessen. Here is an excerpt: Anderson: And these aren’t copycats, or...
Deciding on which offer to take?
Alright, so I networked hard and managed to land a few last minute SA offers. Would any guys currently in finance be willing to give me some advice on which would best fit me? So I'm sitting on: MM PE: great senior guys but boutique firm, near zero chance for job offer MM IBD : great senior guys but...
VC Internet / Software Database
Hi WSO , been lurking around here for awhile but decided to see if the community could give a few good tips on an assignement ;-) I'm searching for a database/research report that details VC firms specializing in the Internet / Software sectors. Ideally, it would detail names of portfolio companies,...
Venture Capital Confusion
Background: 3.9+ GPA junior at a target ivy; engineering and finance majors. I got a summer internship at an early-stage VC and they said they have full-time analyst undergraduate opportunities. I haven't fully had the chance to discuss all the questions I have. When I asked "What's the career...
Break into US PE / VC as a European?
Hi Guys, I'm a Western European, just started as a M&A analyst at a BB institution. However, I have realized that this is not what I want to pursue in my life. Actually, the main problem I have is that this jobs lacks of both the possibilty to take on responsibility and to creatively supply...
Smaller private investment firms?
Would anyone in the community know of any smaller (
PE-backed IPOs
Hi guys, I am currently writing a dissertation on PE-backed issues on the London exchange (incl AIM) versus the HK exchange. I have obtained data from dealogic over all PE-backed issues since 2005, however I have some problems distinguishing buyout-backed from VC-backed issues. Does anyone know a...
Rise of Super Angels - short, interesting article
I thought this article was a quick and interesting read so wanted to share. Any thoughts are welcome. "I have commented on how post-bubble regulations have crushed the small IPO market, the prior lifeblood of tech financings. Simply put, the retail invester used to be able to share in the wealth...
Is it difficult to be successful in venture capital?
I want to know if there are ways to have greater success then the average joe
Rocket Internet - DOES ANYONE HAVE THE SCOOP?
Hey guys, Does anyone have any reliable information on Rocket Internet? They are a VC incubator out of Germany and I've been offered a position with the organization helping to build one of their ventures. Any insight or information people could provide would be helpful. Thanks.
Social Media Finance / P2P Lending etc...
Hi all, I am starting to get interested in all things relating to innovative financial companies, such as e.g. the p2p lending portal prosper.com . I am based in continental europe, where this market is just coming up atm with a huge amount of social lending and financial comparison platforms. I'm...
Breaking into VC through Marketing
So I am curious about something. I watched "Something Ventured" over the weekend and thought it was a good movie. One thing that was highlighted was that there are multiple ways into VC . I did some research and read on a few VC blogs how banking is not exactly the best way to get there, because you...
Any VCs that Invest in Commercial Space Companies?
I really want to be a part of the commercial space industry at some point, which got me thinking if there are any VCs that invest in commercial space companies. Most of these companies are funded by billionaires (Richard Branson , Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, etc.) and they aren't very profitable yet, so...
Just Raised an Angel round....
Hey all, So I raised an angel round for my software start up (mostly B2B). Would love to help in answering any questions you may have regarding the process, venture capital , or just whatever. One thing I've learned through all of this is it ain't for the faint of heart....way too many ups and...
Venture Capital
So I received an email from an acquaintance asking about VC funding for a project they are trying to launch in Eastern Europe. They received a couple million Euros from the EU but still need a little over a million Euro to completely fund what they need to build. They sent me an excel model of the...
Dealing with Early Offer
Hi everyone, I'm primarily interested in interning in banking this summer. I'm not set on it as a career path, but depending on my summer experience I may chose to return full-time. As you all know, the banks primarily recruit for internships second semester. However, I currently have an offer...
Looking for opinions
Hi everyone, Obviously I'm very new here, but I have been exploring the site, and it seems to be a fantastic source of information/opinions/discussions. I thought I would post a dilemma I have and hear some of your thoughts. I just graduated from a Top 20 university in May (think closer to 20 than...
Venture Lending Interview
Hey everyone, I was wondering if I could get some advice prior to my upcoming final round interview at a boutique venture lending firm. It's been a few years since I've done any debt underwriting - let alone any detailed structuring of new loans, loan modifications, or loan restructures. Any advice...
I am 24, Engineer, Value of CFA and then MBA from a top bschool for career in VC firm
Hi, i am an Engineer with Bachelor of Engineering in C.Sc from a mediocre college from India. I am looking for a career in VC firm in India or abroad. I thought of doing MBA , but what i came to know is even if i do MBA from a top b-school like IIM's (quite a few VC firms hire from IIM every year),...
VC - Bus Development/Incubator Firm - Exit Options?
Hey guys, quick question for you. If someone were to land an analyst position at a business development/incubator type firm, where could they realistically go from there? Any other paths besides VC or a startup? Just looking for some general advice as far as exit options. Thanks very much.
The Junior Sourcing Role in Venture Capital
Mark Suster has a new post out today over on his blog Both Sides of the Table. The subject? The ethics of sourcing roles for junior associates at VC firms. I've seen a ton of threads on this forum asking about exit opportunities at places like Summit Partners , TA Associates , TCV, Insight Venture...
apply to AM or get Masters?
I was wondering if it would be possible for me to break into Asset Management or VC? Is it easier/more difficult to apply for than ibanking? I just finished a degree in Business/Cell Biology at a liberal arts state school (known mostly on the east coast) this summer. Since I was working on mostly...
JPM Finance (branch) or VC SF
Hey guys I am a freshman At Ohio State and my goal is by my sophmore year to get an IBD rotational program at a BB . As a freshman I have 2 paths so far. 1) do some work at a small VC in San Fran ( the MD has worked IBD in both Goldman, and BAML , and I know him very well so I can use him as a...
Baller? Not yet, but no doubt it will be soon...
This was an interesting peice I ran across today. It's silly to think that when most of use were 19 we were working a part time job and getting drunk and this kid is creating companies. There is little doubt in my mind that he will obtain great wealth in the near future and it will be interesting to...
salaries for VC vs IB
wondering about compensation for the two industries at each level..who gets more? benefits? perks? for the sake of comparison lets assume were talking about a BB bank vs top VC firm eg. KPCB, sequoia etc IB analyst vs VC analyst IB associate vs senior VC analyst VP vs Principal MD vs Venture Partner...
Semester Off, Next Summer Advice?
I'm a rising junior at Wharton with a good good gpa, tech startup internship this past summer, and I'm taking a semester off this upcoming spring. I'll be out of the country until April, so I won't be able to do any recruiting for next summer. Because of this time off and graduating a semester late,...
What should I do? - Senior at a non-target with a 3.6
I'm a senior at a non-target, 3.6 GPA, Finance major, and upon graduation my most relevant experience will be 2 years at a small boutique IB working on LMM M & A (summer 2010 I was an intern, after summer-current have been part time analyst). I have a connection at a VC firm in town where I believe...
If you could be any one of these in 5 years, which would it be?
5 years down the road you are assured one of these positions, what do you choose? Managing Director at a top Investment Bank Managing Director at a top Private Equity firm Portfolio Manager at a Hedge Fund Partner at a top Venture Capital firm
VC Associate Programs
Which VC firms have traditional associate programs? TCV, Redpoint, etc?
MBA Mondays Is a Must Read
If you're not already reading Fred Wilson's blog , you should be. Wilson is the co-founder of Union Square Ventures , a Manhattan venture capital fund with investments in companies like Twitter, Zynga, FourSquare, and other massively disruptive Web 2.0 start-ups. He's had more than his share of...
Investor for a feature film - Thanks
Seeking an investor who would invest $6M for a feature film with Oscar winning cast. Please PM if you are interested. Thanks in advance. Best regards.
Masters in Finance and Private Equity
Has anyone heard about LSE's 1 year Masters in Finance and Private Equity? Supposedly it's a new program they're offering for the class of 2012. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to pursue this degree. I'm a rising senior at a US target school. Ideally, I would like to break into PE / VC ,...
Seeking an investment banker/financial partner
Seeking an investment banker/financial partner who would raise capital for our feature films with A-list/Oscar winning actors/directors. Thanks. Best regards.
I'm thinking about IPOing my soul.........seeking early stage investors!!!
Basically, I'm in dire need of capital. I'm willing to entertain dialog at this point especially if you have any financing alternatives. I already have a significant amount of outstanding long-term debt. That being said, I'm looking to decrease my leverage ratio by raising equity. I think I might be...
Mayfield (VC) vs Advent (PE)
Hi, I am considering offers from Mayfield, a vc firm and Advent International (pe). Any views on how these will stack up for a pre-mba stint, with a us business school in mind?
Does This Term Sheet Make My Butt Look Big?
This post is for the VC guys and the entrepreneurs, so if your only interest is banking feel free to skip it. Stuart Ellman and Jim Robinson, founding partners of New York venture capital firm RRE Ventures, recently wrote a piece entitled, "Everyone Deserves a Trophy?" that was later picked up by...
SPOTLIGHT: VC Vernacular Rules and FAQs
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 Frequently Asked Questions page for Wall Street in general,...
anybody heard of NCT ventures in ohio?
I was just wondering of what you guys think of this place and how much or so would u make if working here in there investments team? Also is it reputated? here is their link: http://www.nctventures.com/index.html Thanks all in advance.
KeyBank IBD good for VC or PE after?
Is KeyBank in ohio a good place to start? is it considered a BB or MM? i know its like a F500 but for IBD there. Do they place well in VC's and PE's in NYC or SF or anywhere actually? I appreciate all help in advance!
Return Analysis
I was curious if anyone has an excel model that would be able to compute a Return analysis for the founders and an investor into a new company. I am looking for the returns for equity invested as a private equity/ vc /angel, etc. type Thanks in advance
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