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Eastern EU as the next Emerging/Developing Market?
I'm currently a student at a Canadian non-target doing an undergrad business degree. As it's pretty hard to get a good offer for NYC/Toronto/LA from my university, I was hoping to use my native fluency in Ukrainian and Russian (Polish is workable as well) and my Canadian education and citizenship to...
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Salary/WLB
Hi, I don't know if anyone really has an answer for this, but I'm just curious about the salary and work-life balance for the CZI at both an analyst level and principal/partner level. Thanks!
Is Digital+ Partners a good fund to work for?
Does anybody know anything about Digital+ Partners from Germany? Their employees have impressive backgrounds, portfolio I cannot judge but they seem active. Was thinking about applying there but wanted some intel first. Thanks!
How much should I be making?
Fellow Monkeys, I joined a 1st gen family investment office about two years ago. Initially I thought I would be working under the principal to learn from him to ultimately take over the office. Was led to believe that my role would be 50/50 between CRE and PE/VC. Within about 3 months of the job, I...
Capital Raising for Venture/Growth companies (scale-ups/start-ups)
All How do roles differ for Analysts / Associates who work on capital raising advisory for venture / growth stage companies (i.e. Series B / C / D fundraise from VCs or growth equity firms for scale-up or start-up companies) vs typical M&A roles. What does the role entail? What is the level of...
How to find secondary transaction valuation of private tech companies?
I read some where that many top tech firms are getting steep discount for secondary stock transaction. For example, Blot was down by 80%, Brex was down by 50%. I was wondering if you guys know if there exist a database that tracks these prices and transactions?
Where will the big money be made during the 2020's?
Where do you see finance's biggest "white spaces" in this era? Let's assume your goal is to become a billionaire in financial services, to put it simply. Let's also assume tomorrow you're given $25 Million dollars carte blanche, as well as a healthy rolodex, to assist you on your journey toward this...
VC GP jump to PE?
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Military Career Switcher. No MBA?
Hello everyone, I am a military officer with a STEM undergrad and a data analysis masters. I took some finance related classes and enjoyed financial modeling, so I would like to transition to IB, PE/VC, or a fund without taking a working break to get an MBA. Is it possible to break in at the analyst...
Q&A: Head of PE at Asian SFO
I head PE/VC investing for a family office based in Asia. Our firm makes direct investments across the capital structure (private credit, PE/VC, public markets and real estate). Although we are direct investors (>95% of capital deployed are directs), we regularly review fund investment opportunities...
Google APM vs SWE for Startups
Hey everyone, I'm an intern at Google deciding between starting as a SWE vs in the APM program after college. I'm interested in tech entrepreneurship, specifically creating or joining a startup 2-6 years after graduating, and I wanted to hear others' opinions on what route to take. I have a CS...
Book: "Venture Capital, Private Equity, and the Financing of Entrepreneurship" by Josh Lerner, Felda Hardymon, and Ann Leamon
Hello all, I am trying to find the following book in PDF: Title: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and the Financing of Entrepreneurship Authors: Josh Lerner, Felda Hardymon, and Ann Leamon Please share where I can download it or share it if you have it. Thanks all!
Interview questions for Sequoia Capital - Investment Analyst
Hi, I will have an interview with a Partner of Sequoia Capital for the Investment Analyst position (focus on early-stage investment) Is there anyone that has gone through the interview process? Hope to get sharing from you guys! Thank you Note: I have 2 interviews before this one. Topic revolves...
Help me on this one (VC to get into IBD) MSF to Analyst or MBA to Associate?
Could use the forums help on this one: I'm a 1st analyst at a small VC fund. I'm working ~60-70hrs/week, getting paid peanuts and not learning much. I can't simply change jobs and apply to IBD because I'm international and my visa will expire in January -- meaning I'll have to go back to my...
Alpha Wave GE/VC - Anyone heard of them?
Title says it all! I know they used to be focused on being a Hedge Fund as Falcon Edge but rebranded and are now focused on GE/VC. Would be great if someone could shed some light on what their reputation in the market is and what you think of their team? The portfolio seems super impressive but not...
IB --> VC: Why Bother?
I realize it's a loaded title - the question isn't nearly as controversial. I'm looking to understand why bankers exit to VC, whether they hope to have long careers or are just looking for a way to break into startups, and whether any of them ever wind up getting carry. I understand VC funds as...
What content would you want to see in a VC themed TikTok page? **FOR FOUNDERS**
I would like to create a VC themed TikTok page and want to get a good understanding of what new/experienced startup founders want to watch. To be more specific I would be very grateful if you could give me some ideas for content which you think will be helpful for founders to get to know more about...
How do VC firms find companies to reach out to for sourcing?
Question above. I understand a lot of it is through personal network, but for VC firms that require analysts to do a lot of sourcing, how do these analysts find companies to reach out to? Is there a certain database they have access to? Just curious about how this process works, any insights would...
Ideal career path for Early Stage VC
I understand that it’s near impossible to get into VC straight out of undergrad, but what is the best career path for an new grad targeting Early Stage VC after an MBA? (Apart from IB)
How to pivot to VC (deal team) from ER?
Hi all - as stated in the title, I am wondering how one would go about getting looks/interviews for a position as a partner/principal/vp at a seed/series A shop? I'm currently a lead/covering analyst at a bank in a techy sector (think industrial tech oriented). Maybe it's nearly impossible without...
Waiting to deploy capital until valuations chill out?
Looks like a decent amount of firms at A/B are letting go of employees, likely due to not being able to raise future rounds (especially because Seed/A vals have been astronomical). What are your thoughts on this? My sector has been hot for the last 12 months with few viable PMFs or even MVPs. It...
Which Masters to get into VC or PE
Hello, I a trying to choose a Master’s degree to do in France after finishing my bachelor’s in the US. I would like to know if it is possible to get hired in a VC or PE right after college and if so, what would be the best Masters to do (in HEC Paris for example). For know, I am hesitating...
VC analyst salaries in Western Europe (excluding the UK)?
Any thoughts on what they are in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Sweden/ other Nordic countries, etc?
VC Associate Offer Review
Hey guys got a VC offer after grinding to break in for years (went to PE after my IB stint) and wanted to get thoughts around the quality of the offer: 210K base 20k Signing bonus 30% Target Bonus $1.25 Million carry dollars at work (Assuming 2x on $450M Fund with upsize if final close at $500M Cap)...
Reputation? Five Elms Capital
The firm seems to be growing astronomically and making great investments. I realize it is in the midwest, but regardless of location, what is the general outlook/reputation of this group? Any info on similar firms, pay, exit opps etc would be great!
Join 8VC or Insight Partners as New Grad?
I have a CS degree. Which firm would you recommend joining as a new grad out of college who hopes to transition into a top VC firm or becoming a founder in the future? I feel 8VC is much more focused on early stage investments and actually has people with tech backgrounds whereas Insight Partners...
Growth Equity Shops - Tiers?
Hi all, Can we get a running list of the tiers of GE shops? Obviously this is subjective, but I think it would be helpful to have an idea of how good some funds are relative to others. This list I found seems to be the overall best firms in GE, so anyone on the list should be proud as is, but if we...
Undergrad Job Offer? VC/GE/IB? Help!
Hi! I have 3 paths that I can go upon graduation from UG. BTW I personally don't care about location and all 3 offers are 2nd tier cities (does this matter with future recruiting if I personally don't care about living in NY/SF?) 1. Tech IB return from my IB SA position in a MM firm (think Harris...
Toronto VC Associate Salaries
Hello, Been getting some inbounds from recruiters and I always ask for salary range so wanted to share some with y'all. (Note: These are all super early on, probably room to move up in negotiations.) - Toronto based growth and VC firm (~600M AUM) - $150-170k base + 30% bonus + carry - Whitecap...
Any advice for a recent graduate?
I am about to graduate from a reputable university in Canada (McMaster University) with an Honours BCom degree (specializing in Finance), and I was just wondering if anyone has any advice for a recent graduate looking to get into the industry? I specifically have an interest in IB, PE, VC, AM & ER,...
VC out of undergrad recruiting
I'm currently a sophomore with an upcoming summer internship at a Tier 1 VC firm. Unfortunately, my firm hires very few analysts out of undergrad, so I'm starting the process of recruiting for a junior year internship. Since venture doesn't have a set recruiting schedule, I've mostly just been...
T5 Med School Medical Student Interested in Working as an MD on a Life Science PE Group
I'm coming into my first year of medical school this summer and am interested in pursing a PE role after graduation. I have no background in banking or PE as my resume was strongly geared toward medical school admissions: high GPA, high MCAT, ivy undergrad, extensive research in various basic...
Am I in a toxic work environment or am I just overreacting?
Hey guys, this is my first post here so please bear with me. I am currently a 2nd year college student (we have 4 years) in Hong Kong and recently I joined a part-time, remote, unpaid internship at a VC as backup in case I don't get into a good bank this summer. But there are some things that made...
Anyone heard of Burda Principal Investors?
Title says it all. Anyone have any info/insights? they have a few unicorns in their portfolio, but would be good to hear any market insights
Is it possible to create somewhat more compressible data for retail, PE, VC and M&A investors on specific companies and deals they are researching?
I would like to know if its possible to build something more contextual data for retail investors or institutions who can take advantage data analytics , and big data in order to make better investment decisions with help of technology . I know P.E , V.C and M&A and even retail investors has...
Offer Analysis Help
Hi everyone, I am looking to crowdsource opinions on three offers that I have received (no exploding timeline, all off-cycle). One is early-stage VC, one is traditional tech buyouts (a step below TB, H&F, Vista), and the third is GE. Comp, responsibilities, etc. are fairly straight-forward. Key...
Started micro vc fund in 2017, now raising for 2nd fund after solid returns
Hi all, My partner and I started a micro vc fund in 2017 after some big wins angel investing. After a slow first few years, our fund is now 12x gross tvpi and climbing. We have had two >100x marks over the years. Our first fund was a proof-of-concept as we had no institutional record and thus funded...
VC Straight from Undergrad Advice
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Early-stage VC to late-stage VC or growth PE / CFA
Hi guys, I joined an early stage VC fund as a full time analyst after graduating from a French business school’s Master in finance. Prior to this I made an internship in a Big4 audit firm and passed CFA 1. I really like this sector, the diversity of projets and startups I can meet, but I miss data...
Resources for Startup Accounting/Modeling
Anyone know of any helpful resources for startup accounting/ modeling? Recently find myself dealing with a company that is just starting to get revenues with a highly volatile cash burn and trying to leverage some other resources out there to see if I am missing anything in the way I am thinking...
Building a Tech firm - My view - Please advise
Hi everyone, I'm in the beginning stage of building a tech firm I believe to make sense. The fundamentals behind the actual tech product: The product would be a Business to Consumer type product. The core product would cost $40k to build + $X for the actual software. Thus I'm assuming around $70K of...
Q&A: Founder/Tech Exec, Former Hedge Fund Research Director, SEAL Team Intelligence Officer, Consultant
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Title summarizes the road I’ve traveled… consultant → intelligence community/SEAL Teams/Special Operations → director of research at a well known hedge fund → tech...
Growth Equity Investment Decision help
Calling all late venture / growth equity professionals: How do you evaluate an opportunity at an initial stage? What are the boxes to tick / what are the initial due diligence items before you invest more time / money into DD? Thanks in advance!
How does VC work?
hi everyone, Apologies for the broad post but I was wondering if anyone has some very introductory books about vc. I am interested in learning more about and not just by reading random articles online. I feel like a structured book/resource could be really beneficial. For example, I am not sure by...
Answers to Venture Capital interview questions regarding gender-racial diversity/political correctness in judging portfolio companies?
I have been working in VC for a few years (primarily fintech/environmental) and recently interviewed for a new position at a Gen-Z/Millenial cusp VC firm. One of the questions was "which one of our current portfolio companies would you have not invested in initially?". My answer was a company that...
Freshman Cold Emailing Investment Banks, Private Equity Firms, and Venture Capital Firms
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Insight into RBC Ventures?
Applying to summer internships right now, thought I'd drop an application at RBC Ventures (Strategic Researcher) because it seemed interesting. From the description they gave, seems to mostly be working with existing investments. I've helped with some angel/seed research, but not sure how relevant...
Tier1 VC / famous&VC-related asset management role : which is better?
Hello everyone, I just need some guidance and career advice. Thank you in advance! I recently landed two venture capital offers, one from a Tier 1 VC fund, and one from a well-known and big alternative investing/asset management firm where the role would be >50% co-investments in VC funds and the...
Made my first ever VC investments ~ Let's talk
Hello everyone, I wanted to talk about a few angle investments I've made this week and learn about anyone else on here who has done the same? Firstly, a backstory on me for some context: I started out as a CRE broker while in college. Then sold enough properties to build out a tiny M&A shop for my...
Accel-KKR 2nd round interview
Hi there, I'm a freshman at a target and just got notified that I'd be advancing to the 2nd round for AKKR. Being AKKR is literally the first and only firm for whom I have ever interviewed, I'm sort of going in the dark with this one and hope to optimize my chances of receiving an offer. The first...
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