Hi everyone, I was wondering if I enter VC fresh out of college, what future opportunities would there be? (e.g., going into industry/AM...)
Additionally, how does VC play a role going into finance generally speaking, if getting corp fin/PE/IB not possible?
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I have been in a few VC and CVC units, I don't think VC roles are generally entry level roles straight out of college. There are exceptions and I have seen that also (there are analyst positions within VC) - but bear in mind that there are far fewer VC units than IB, and that these are fairly small operations.
It is an interesting area to work in, but I would also argue that a professional fresh out of college can learn a lot more in a BB. Larger deals, more complex, more to learn/rotate through, etc
Got it, thanks for sharing!
Depends on the firm. With the exception of maybe 3-4 venture/growth shops, I don't think it's a smart decision to go directly into venture. Work at a startup and get some operating experience, or do 2 years of IB/consulting before pivoting.
Thanks for your reply! What's your thought on a firm like Wavemaker?
Wavemaker has like what, $600M AUM across all their funds? Not even a great option for someone to exit to post-banking, much less someone out of undergrad.
Got it. I have just one more question... What would be a good AUM guide for someone still in college, a fresh graduate and exiting from banking/AM after 3 years. Although it would seem the higher the better, what's a realistic range to follow?
By working at a startup, what role do you suggest I pick if I intend to go into VC in the future?
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