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Management Consulting to VC?
Wondering if anyone has/knows people that have made the transition from consulting (more specifically management consulting) to VC? Is that even a good route to take instead of doing banking -> MBA ->VC? If you can't tell from my previous threads on here, I am obviously interested in working in VC...
Jay Z is launching a VC Fund
In his eternal quest to become a billionaire, Jay Hova is launching a VC fund. Say what you want, but the dude is in no way comfortable being a billionaire when you combine his and his spouse's fortunes. He definitely wants his own billion. In the past few years Jay has launched a sports agency,...
M&A waterfall distribution for VC-backed company
Hello, I'm a coverage banker at boutique M&A firm trying to find out how to create a waterfall/proceeds distribution model for an acquisition of a venture backed (for context: tech) company that has raised several rounds of equity financing. All the other forums I see on this topic are for private...
Economics vs Applied Economics major?
Hello fellow monkeys. Currently I am at the undergraduate level and I intend on pursuing a finance major alongside an economics major. However, my university offers both economics and Applied Economics (in the college of arts and sciences, one is a BA and one is a BS) and I am having trouble seeing...
New VC Fund Comp
I have an opportunity to join a new seed stage VC fund by a successful entrepreneur in the Bay Area and I've been trying to figure out what comp structure and amount to ask for. It's a $60M fund with 1-2 GPs and I will be brought on as a Jr Partner/ Principal (but titles don't really matter since...
How do you network while traveling all week?
Question is more geared towards the consultants, but welcome any advice. I'm in the process of networking for a new role. My process has been cold email, intro phone call, and normally attempting to arrange a coffee chat. Trouble is that Friday is the only day I can meet due to travel, I'm open to...
Good Markets for Startups
Lately I have been thinking of potentially creating a startup at some point. My only issue is that I cannot think of any really good ideas or markets to target. I would like to get some feedback on what would be some good markets to look at and then problems with that current market.
How Strategic Design Can Help Recover Under-Performing Private Equity Capital in India
**1. Challenges Facing Private Equity In India : ** Since the year 2000, global private equity firms have brought in approx. US $ 132 billion into India. Of this just US $ 36 billion or so has been able to exit with a decent return. Essentially then, in excess of US $ 90 Billion remains trapped...
Boston Startup and Venture Capital Scene
Getting into PE, VC out of Stanford
I'll be a Management Science and Engineering Major at Stanford starting this fall. I'm interested in the combo between tech and finance. I am not really the entrepreneurial-type person that would make my own startup (which people say is the best way to get into VC) nor am I someone who enjoys...
Venture Debt Associate Opportunity (Europe)
Hi All, I've recently been offered an Associate role at a rapidly growing venture debt fund based in London? The fund focuses on tech start-ups across Europe that have received Series A backing. The key differentiator for the fund is the individuals on the board. Can anyone shed some light on the...
Boeing enters venture capital
Boeing announced their new venture capital division, HorizonX, this week. They have already invested in several companies: [HorizonX] invested in Upskill, a Washington, D.C.-based software company that uses Google Glass-type eye wear to help assembly workers complete complex tasks such as creating...
Can American investors invest into a Canadian company?
Say an investment bank was willing to put 2-5 million $$ into a Canadian startup company, would the Canadian HAVE to relocate or would they leave it up to the Canadian whether they wanted to relocate or not? They wouldn't try to make the Canadian move to the US for better business? (ex. a startup...
How to Network and Tips on Networking
So I hear a lot about networking on this site and how it is important, especially if you go to a non-target or a semi-target. How hard is networking and how should one go about networking? In an ideal world, I would want to work for a BB investment bank or at least an EB investment bank, however I...
Q&A: I’ve held Pre-MBA MM LBO, Growth Equity and Venture Capital investment roles for funds with $500M+ AUM to $5B+ AUM
Hi All - I'm ~5 or so years out of college. I did not do a formal 2 years of investment banking and was instead hired out of undergrad as an analyst at a fund. I've worked at several firms in several major US cities. I've worked at one smaller regional firm with $500M - $1B AUM and have since worked...
Pre MBA: Non traditional -> Post MBA: HF/PE/VC/IBD/MC
Hi All, I know this topic has been discussed in a similar dynamic but my difference is the more non-traditional background. I'll be attending an M7 school this fall, not HSW. I have a consumer goods background in brand management. However post MBA I'm curious to make that switch to either HF / PE /...
Computer Science Minor?
I wanted to hear some opinions on if undertaking a major in finance along with a minor in computer science would be a useful thing for a future career in venture capital ? Along with working at some tech startups or in tech investment banking.
Breaking into Venture Capital out of Undergrad??
Is it possible to break into the venture capital industry right out of undergrad? And what are the best routes to take to break into venture capital?
MBA right out of Undergrad vs MBA + Work Experience
Hey, I am a high school senior and prospective finance major with the goal of working for a major investment banking firm and then moving on into either venture capital or private equity. I wanted to hear what are the pros and cons of getting my MBA right out of my undergrad vs getting it a few...
Consultant at a Crossroad
WSO , A little background: -Senior Consultant at a Big 4 in a major city. Group focuses on Strategy & Ops projects related to the CFO (Finance Org Alignment, Cost Improvements, PMI, Close Management) -Transitioned into the group from Audit, accounting background but non-CPA -Big 10 School (not Mich...
Any way to go from a Masters in Finance to VC?
Hey guys, I'm an incoming MSF student with 2 previous IB internships. Is there any way for me to get into a venture capital firm? without going through the IB stint or PE stint? Would appreciate any advice Thanks
Got a job offer from Goldman Sachs... but still undecided?
Here's a succinct-as-possible explanation of my situation: I am a 25 year-old MBA from a mid-ranked school in the Midwest. Passed CFA Level I. To offset the young MBA , I did constant professional internships from halfway through undergrad, all the way through finishing the MBA - in areas like...
What Elite Venture Investors read every morning
Awesome interactive data included: https://public.tableau.com/views/TheMost-ReadBlog… [quote]The blog recommendations were dominated by a few very popular blogs/newsletters: AVC by Fred Wilson No surprise here, Wilson is a legendary investor, as the founder of hugely successful Union Square...
Friend Says He Made $40K Off Commission For Raising Capital. Is this possible?
Hey Monkeys, A friend recently told me about a part-time role he had at a local VC firm - the market cap of the portfolio companies is upwards of $1,2B. He told me that in his role, his job was to raise capital from investors for the firm, and he earned commission (I don't know what %). It is...
Venture Capital Sucks
At least that's what David Siegel thinks. While certainly not a huge name in the industry, the guy seemingly has some good firsthand experience-- and isn't afraid to disparage the model of venture capital as a whole. [quote]I believe venture capital is broken, both for LPs and entrepreneurs. While...
Q&A: Venture Capital Co-Founding Partner
Good evening everyone! (or whatever time it is in your time zone), I wanted to open up some time for Q&A with the WSO community. WSO was a very helpful tool in helping me pursue internships and gain knowledge on particular areas in finance, specifically IB , PE , and VC related. I believe it is only...
Valuing preferred shares in startup companies (VC)
Hi everyone, When a VC firm invests in startups they are normally issued preferred stocks. I believe preferred stocks do give them some ownership in the company (investopedia says "A preferred stock is a class of ownership in a corporation") and at the same time some fixed payments each period....
Litigation financing salary/bonus structures?
Hello, This is my first post here although I have read the site on and off for some time. I run an RIA which focuses on alternative Asset Management but recently I was approached by a reputable firm about working with them in raising capital for litigation funding. My question is does anyone have...
Is Goldman Sachs on the path of becoming a brand name in another Industry?
Read a bloomberg article published in 2015 which stated that Goldman Sachs has invested in 15 unicorns (startups with more than a $1 billion valuation) with a focus on technology. Sequoia has 19 such startups and Andreessen (lot of noise around it these days) has 16. That's saying something...
Pinnacle Ventures?
Anybody know anything about Pinnacle Ventures? Info on them online seems to be pretty sparse. Thanks!
Why did PE and VC get wrapped together?
PE and VC , while in theory similar, operate under a completely separate set of rules. I liked having them separate...
The Changing Face of Venture Capital
Mod Note (Andy): Best of Eddie, this was originally posted in October 2013. The venture capital business has gone through a lot of changes over the past decade. Most recently we've seen regulations implemented that give regular Joes access to deals only institutions and accredited investors could...
Venture Capital in LATAM
I'm not an expert on Latin America but was there last year and was curious on what the community thinks of venture capital industry, especially in early stage tech investing in LATAM... thoughts on particularly emerging markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Chile and the ones that are just growing such as...
How do you return to investment banking from the buyside?
WSO Community, Firstly, I want to thank you for all of the insightful questions and the great advice/counsel that is posted here. I have used WSO over the past few years to navigate my career in finance. This is the first time I am posting on the forum, primarily because I would like your advice on...
A little chimp in a strange land
Hello WSO , I'm a frequent lurker and new member with a keen interest in management consulting . I'm strongly considering switching industries and hope to engage WSO to learn more about the industry, glean advice from those who have made similar jumps, and perhaps even find a mentor in this brave...
What are the exit opportunities from a small VC firm?
Hello everyone! I'm writing because I have to make an important decision and I really need a wise advice. I have recently got offered a job in a small VC firm in San-Fransisco. I have also got an offer from an Asset Management company in Boston. VC definitely sounds more appealing to me, however, I...
Cold Emailing Into a VC Analyst Position
I am a junior at a non-target and currently work in startup and SME consulting for a F100. We regularly work with local angels and venture capitalists to raise funding for our clients. This summer I will be interning at a local private equity/ venture capital firm (1bn Aum), while also working...
Exit Opp Recruiting While in Equity Research
Hi guys, So I'll be joining a BB ER firm after I graduate and my goal is to eventually jump to a hedge fund. I know that ER folks tend to get recruited by the clients they work with so there isn't an immediate rush to recruit for exit opps like banking does, but is it worthwhile to try and get on...
Offers from Venture Capital and Goldman
I have offers from GS as an analyst and from a VC (also analyst). The VC is quite respectable and I'm just graduating undergrad and would like to go to B-school later. I think I'd have more fun at the VC (working hours, etc) but don't want to decrease my chances of getting into an M7 business...
Rewind - Why companies are staying private longer and how that creates opportunities for PE/ Growth equity / VC funds + Q&A
In case you missed our May 14th webinar entitled Why companies are staying private longer and how that creates opportunities for PE / Growth equity / VC funds. , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do...
Rewind - Investing in PE and VC Funds + Q&A
In case you missed our April 27th webinar entitled Investing in PE and VC Funds , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Otavio? Click below: SIGN UP WITH...
Venture Capital vs MBB
Which would be the better choice coming out of undergrad? In terms of someone who isn't 100% sure where his career is headed, so exit ops and career prospects.
Venture Capital as Pre MBA experience
I am going to complete my undergraduate studies (in the UK) and have the opportunity to be an analyst at a solid venture capital firm in London. I was wondering whether an MBA at a good US university would be in the cards with that experience. I realise that there are many other factors but...
Infra PE -> MBA -> VC?
Did 1 year in TMT at a MM IB (think HL /JEFF/PJ), then moved to a Tier 2 place for 1.5yrs (think NOM/ RBC /HSBC) to do Power, Utils & Infra and now have an offer at an Infra PE fund. Fund is about $5bn AUM (so not big), but deal flow is very high (quite possibly highest in the infra PE space) so...
How to move up the profitablity ladder
Hi everyone: I'm a pre-MBA analyst at a venture capital platform that has a social impact angle. I enjoy what I do with respect to looking at companies and thinking about investments, but I'm also hoping to transition to a private sector VC / PE platform after MBA . Due to our social impact angle,...
Family Business vs. Venture Capital experience for Top MBA
What do you guys think will better prepare me for top MBA admissions after two years of experience? - Family Business (head of international business development as a start, and head the company as CEO later on) $5M ~ 10M revenue, green technology manufacturing business, 40+ employees - Venture...
Attn: Students: Cool Beta Test + Help
Guys, I thought I'd reach out and see if any of you who are current students felt like helping out a cool startup and availing yourself of a cutting edge app when it's released. I have no financial interest in this company, I just think it's a cool idea and they're pitching to investors as we speak...
VC COO - what does the role entail?
Coming from an HF background I am not as familiar with the VC world. Could someone who works in VC please describe to me what their COO handles on a day to day basis and what the job entails? Thanks
Startup Apparel Company Valuation
How would y'all value a startup apparel business. Primarily web-based. ~$60k in LTM revenue. Looking for funding, trying to establish a realistic valuation. Likely Friends and Family or Angels, not VC's at this stage. Help!
BCG vs VC
I have a penchant for asking stupid questions but here goes another one... I got an email from a friend of a friend at BCG in Dallas. I interviewed on a whim. Long story short got the offer earlier this week. I've been at a relatively large no name seed VC in NYC for a very short while. I love it,...
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