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VC Intern Interview
WSO, I need your help! I have an internship interview in 5 days with a Nordic VC firm ($1Bn). The company invests globally, mostly early stage but sometimes in later stages as well. I passed the 1st round which consisted of pretty simple, fit/market-oriented questions such as why do you want to work...
Any color on Meritage Group?
Anyone know anything about Meritage Group? Jim Simons' son seemed to have started it and it looks to be loosely connected to them. Kinda looks more like GE / VC than a HF but not sure. Thanks!
Early Stage Venture Capital Modeling Case - What to expect
Hi all, I will have my final round interview for an intern position with a b2b early-stage VC tomorrow. Already passed their PPT pitch case, now my final round will consist of a one-hour-long excel case. I do not know anything about the specifics of the case, just that it will incorporate a business...
Can I still break into PE? What would you recommend?
Hello Everyone a little late to the game. Just recently realized, as I am about to turn 25 I would preferably like a career in PE, IB, HF or VC. My current background is: Undergraduate BBA with a minor in Finance at a university in Central America and as you´d figure Non Target School (2.7 GPA)...
i2E
i2E is an early stage investor domiciled in Oklahoma. They operate out of 2 offices – Oklahoma City (HQ) and Tulsa.
Why is TikTok so popular?
Just trying to understand what the consumer appeal is here. There have already been many short-video sharing apps before. How has TikTok become so successful?
Fund Accounting vs FP&A
Hi, I am currently looking to exit Big 4 Audit and have the following two opportunities: Finance Manager at Top VC firm (in-charge for reviewing all accounting work prepared by out-sourced accountants. basically operations and reviewing work here along with work with auditor requests). Senior FP&A...
Valuing a pre-revenue startup (more VC facing)
I'm currently at a tech company and we are going to an early round of funding. Was wondering if people could provide some resources or guidance regarding pre-revenue startup valuation with negative EBITDA. I have a public comps and precedent transaction analysis but, there are not many comps out...
Venture Capital Recruiting
Hi, just started my career in investment banking and am really enjoying it. I am looking for some insight into what the VC recruiting timeline is like and what I should be doing now for it.
Corporate Development/Venture Capital Recruiting Recruiting from IB
Hi, I just started my first year at a high-tier MM IB in a well-regarded industry group. I am really enjoying the work so far, how the culture is, and I am happy with where I am at. All the other first year analysts have began discussing the PE recruitment timeline, but I am interested in Corporate...
Current sophomore trying to figure out what I want to do with my life!!?
hey guys! first time posting so idk if I'm doing this right, but I recently got an offer with a small tech-focused vc arm that's def full of super smart people but obv not "prestigious" or with a big name for vc (am I prestige whoring yikes). I don't even know if I want to do vc in the future, and...
Moving from Generalist MM PE to Tech Growth Equity
Hi All, I'm currently in my first year at a generalist MM PE firm, right out of undergrad (state school target like UMich, UVA). The firm is decently well known, especially on its coast (most analysts are from top targets). I receive strong modeling, diligence, and portfolio ops work experience at...
Operator Looking to Enter PE/SPAC Space
Greetings - I run a consultancy in the legal cannabis & hemp space, and candidly desperately want to work with PE funds, SPACs, really funds of any type on a serious level. I started ~8 years ago solely focused on operations, and gradually started getting more engagements working with private...
Startup valuation
Hi, everyone! I have a question regarding how Venture Capitalists value startups. As I am starting to prepare myself for entering VC, I want to know more about startup valuation. I assume DCF models will be useless, so how are venture capitalists doing it? Is it through comps valuation or precedent...
Co-investing in deals with low-interest employer loan
I am starting at a new shop in a week. Will be working on real estate acquisitions, real estate development and small venture capital opportunities. My new employer is offering me a low-interest line of credit to co-invest in deals, to be used at my discretion. The line tops out at $25k/year, which...
From IB to Growth Equity / VC (Europe) - How?
How can one make the jump from IB to Growth Equity / VC coming from IB/M&A? Is it all a matter of headhunting? Which are the top firms in London/Europe? When would someone aim to make the move? After 1/2 years in the sell-side? How can one maximise exit opportunities? Do you have any tips? Thanks!
Amex Ventures?
Hi, Has anyone experienced have information on Amex Ventures (www.amexventures.com)? Is this just their corpdev team re-named or a separate VC manager, funded by Amex? Curious to hear anything on street reputation, culture, team size, target deals, and comp/promotion (particularly whether they use...
My startup failed. Is it possible to break into VC as a former unsuccessful founder or do I need an MBA?
I started a company my senior year of college in the CPG food space. Long story short is we spent a lot of time and money in R&D and by the time we launched Covid-19 hit and everything went downhill from there. My startup was largely unsuccessful from a sales standpoint, however we did accomplish...
Future of 3D Glasses and AR
Hey All, During Covid, I’ve been reading lots of articles and watching videos on what some consider to be the future of tech: 3D glasses with augmented reality (AR). All of the Big Tech firms are developing their own glasses including Apple, Facebook, and Snapchat. Microsoft already has Hololens...
25 yrs old and hired as partner at a leading VC?
Recently saw a post that Lightspeed Venture Partners has hired three new partners across a few of their platforms. One of the hires is a (seemingly) 25/26 year old 'Growth Partner' with only 3 prior years experience in public markets investing at Point72. This is bizarre to me. Granted, there is...
What are the best consumer tech / internet / eCommerce VC podcasts?
Hey guys, I'm trying to learn more about the space and have always found podcasts an efficient way to learn. Thoughts on the best internet focused VC podcasts?
Q&A: Ex-German Consultant turned VC in China, Shanghai
I am leading a startup accelerator/ VC (part of a Chinese innovation company) in China, Shanghai, since 2019. Our focus areas are MedTech, EdTech, Smart Manufacturing, CleanTech - Seed/pre-series A mainly. Any startups interested in expanding to China - feel free to get in touch ;) Prior to that I...
VC/PE MBA Summer Associate Exit Opps
I'm an MBA student at a top 20 school just finishing up my first year. I was initially recruiting for IB , but wasn't able to secure an offer. Then the market tanked and a lot of companies (across all industries) stopped interviewing for summer internships. I managed to get a last minute internship...
Seeking students to complete freelance writing work related to private equity and venture capital
Hi all, I'm currently looking for a few students interested in completing some freelance writing work, mostly related to private equity and venture capital. The work will be paid, can be done on a flexible schedule, and shouldn't demand too much time. The work should also be relatively...
Seeking a Medical Devices Investment Banker for one of my portfolio companies...
Can I get input from some those active active in the Medical Devices space on some bankers that are good at early stage private placements? We are launching our Series A and have successfully brought our first product through clinicals. We are looking for a $10M Series A and a IBank that is good in...
I am looking for a Medical Devices Investment Banker for one of my portfolio companies...
Can I get input from some those active active in the Medical Devices space on some bankers that are good at early stage private placements? We are launching our Series A and have successfully brought our first product through clinicals. We are looking for a $10M Series A and a IBank that is good in...
Hercules Capital
Hercules Capital is a BDC that provides Venture Debt Financing. Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) is the leading and largest specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a broadly diversified...
Please Advise: Never-Ending Job Hunt
I’ve been sitting on this post for a while. I was waiting for it to turn into a success story; started-from-the-bottom-now-we’re-here kind of story. But it’s been so long I’m going to post it anyway. ###My Background: Finance degree from non-target, super involved on campus,...
Sourcing exit opportunities (growth equity and/or VC)
Does anyone have any thoughts on the exit opportunities from highly sourcing based roles that are common in growth equity and VC (e.g. Spectrum, Summit, TA, Battery)? Specifically as it relates to: - MBA opportunities (are you still competitive for top 7 MBAs , or is McKinsey/Bain/BCG a better...
VC - but no tech experience
Have a possible interview with a stage agnostic VC . Background in Leveraged Finance - no tech experience as such. Is it necessary to have founder/start-up/tech experience? What are some ways (from easily accessible to difficult) I can demonstrate an interest in the space? Many Thanks.
How to Secure Healthcare Venture Capital Internship as a Medical Student with Relevant (Old) Experience
I have a strong interest in getting an internship in healthcare venture capital summer 2020. Here's my background: I am a first-year medical student, but a career changer. I did my bachelor's in business (finance), and did one internship in investment banking and two internships in private equity...
Corporate Venture Capital to Venture Capital
How difficult would it be to switch from Corporate Venture Capital to a traditional Venture Capital firm?
VC Fund of funds in Asia
Hi all, Moved to a VC firm in Asia some time ago, and noticed that it's quite hard to find serious LPs to fundraise from. Family offices are notoriously difficult to connect to, and even if you do connect to them, check sizes are way below what we'd take. On the institutional side, it seems like...
VC vs GE vs PE
Feel like there hasn't been a good discussion on the job differences between Venture Capital, Growth Equity, and Private Equity. Looking for insight specifically on comp differences, work/on the job differences, and competitiveness on breaking into each respective industry.
Caanan Partners reputation? Performance?
Only had a couple scant reviews on Glassdoor which are on opposite ends of the spectrum (5 star vs 2 star). One says great deal flow but below average comp vs comparable firms, the other says not much work to be done and mediocre returns. Anyone have experience being part of a syndicate with them?...
Venture Capital Model
Hi Guys, With respect to calculation of returns on a venture capital model, specifically for series A funding, I have a few questions: 1. Is the allocation of Equity All to preferred? What is a range of acceptability for preferred returns (specifically on series A consumer brands) 2. Are there...
How to break into VC / What are the most promising industries today
Final year student seeking for advice before graduating. (Sorry for the long text) I am currently studying at the best hotel management university in the world in Switzerland. I know you’re thinking this is an unusual background, but hear me out. The university is essentially a business school...
SAIF Partners
Established in 2001, SAIF Partners is an India focused $4 Bn AUM private equity fund. The firm has a sector agnostic investing approach across all stages. www.saifpartners.com
How to excel as a newbie Analyst in a VC firm? CFA or something else?
Hey - first of all thanks for all your responses! I have been an avid lurker on WSO and would really appreciate your advice. Quick background, I have recently started as an investment analyst in a tech-focused VC firm (2 weeks in) and so far it has been great but also intimidating. I have to review...
How would you maximize a VC internship?
Doing a sophomore internship. Wondering what things I should do in order to maximize the opportunity.
Does anyone have experiences working with Plug and Play Ventures as a startup or as an employee?
I came across this company and trying to understand if they are legit or not. I see mixed reviews on their glass door, and I don't see many articles about them elsewhere. Any insights whether from a startup perspective or as an employee would be appreciated.
Received Financial Services Internship after freshman year
I just received a financial services internship from a financial advising company and I'm wondering whether or not I should continue looking for something else. I just finished up my freshman year at a target school but decided to go back home for the summer because I saw it as my last chance to...
Top PE/VC Firms in Nashville
Hey All, Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering - does anyone have any experience or know of the top PE / VC firms in the greater Nashville area? I'm currently working in strategy/advisory/analytics at a top tech company in the NYC area (I'm ~mid-level with 10ish years of experience). My wife...
Undergrad at Wharton Looking for General Advice
Hi everyone - Current undergrad at Wharton looking for career advice. I'm majoring in finance, have a 3.8 GPA, and have some diversity going on for me. I have experienced in the past that it's pretty easy to get my foot in the door with any firms, especially the ones recruiting on campus. Since it's...
VC CV
Does anyone have some examples of how a venture capital CV / resume looks like few years in? Doesn't matter what stage VC . Would be really helpful to get some pointers on how to start constructing mine. I've tried to search WSO but struggling to find anything really
Founding a startup - exit opps if things go under?
Hello all, I am currently a first year analysts at a decent MM IB who has always dreamed of being a VC or starting my own thing. Recently, I’ve been presented with the opportunity to do the latter from a buddy of mine who had already exited a semi-successful venture backed startup as its...
What you wish you would have known getting into VC?
What do you wish you knew getting into VC and why? Whether it's about quality of life, your firm, the workload, or your coworkers please share! Also, if you could explain how you got your first position that would be great!
What are some good starting VC firms in Orange County/LA area?
I am trying to get into VC but I wanted to know of some good firms to start networking/looking for internships with. If you have any advice at all please let me know! Thanks
3 Years Management Consulting to Passive Income and VC - Q&A
Hi Community, after a short stop at Rocket Internet I have been working for a management consultancy for 3 years. During that time I founded a Venture Capital Funding Accelarator and built passive income which is why a couple of days ago I quit my job as a consultant. As a next step, I'm going to be...
Chances of Harvard 2+2 / Stanford Deferred MBA Programs? Profile Evaluation
Hello, I am considering applying for the 2+2 MBA program at HBS and Deferred MBA at GSB, and I wanted to know if I have a decent shot before I spend the time writing essays and asking for recommenders. Here is some info: * Senior Undergrad at USC / UCLA / ND / Georgetown tier school (graduating in...
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