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what other skills should I need to build a venture builder beside my expertise?
I have some doubts about my career path. I am currently working as a Business Information Security Officer for one of the large banks in Canada, and I have been doing the below activities; however, if I wanted to move into the CSO / CISO realm world what should I have? Technically I act as a...
Top Climate & Energy Transition VC/Growth Funds?
Wanted to get a pulse check for the latest thinking around the top climate VC/Growth funds in terms of best junior roles (pre or post-MBA)? A bunch of firms have been consolidated on sites like CTVC, but wanted to get a sense from any folks in the space which firms hold the most weight / where...
Long Only Public Equities to VC?
Currently a first year LO analyst (after 3 years sell side research @ elite boutique) covering Tech and Consumer. Would appreciate any advice or ideas for how to transition to venture capital . Is networking best bet? MBA ? Other means? Appreciate any insight!
Sales and Marketing Team Budget
I know this is the VC forum, but figured you all have worked on similar S&M budgets for earlier stage businesses and might have some insights. I'm working with a small analytics business ($10-15m revenue, $3-5m EBITDA, historically growing about 15-20% YoY) where the founder has never had a formal...
Career Advice | Urgent
Hi everyone! I graduated in 2021 with an Upper 2:1 in Business Management from an average university in the UK as an international student. Got a graduate visa but had to move back to India due to family reasons (couple people passed away), worked as a Marketing Manager for a large agrochemical...
Venture for America or RDP at a Midwest Bank
I have two offers that both expire in one week (2/6). The first offer is a 2-year fellowship called Venture for America (VFA) where you are able secure a job at a high growth startup partnered with VFA (includes VC funds) as well as gain access to a network of peers that are similarly...
Odd Request - List of PE / Growth / VC Firms That Do Not Deploy Debt
Hey All, Am actively recruiting for some buy-side roles, but due to religious purposes, I can't work for a company that puts debt on other companies. Not looking for an explanation on why my beliefs are wrong or whatnot, I just want to reach out and see if any of you all know of any firms that only...
Q&A: IB Analyst to Corporate Venture Capital Associate
Been on WSO since I was in college and got a lot of value from being on here. Here is a quick overview on me: Currently an investor at the venture arm of a well-known internet company (not FAANG or M7) in the Bay Area I went to a state school in a state that isn’t NY/CA/MA. 1-2 graduates from my...
Breaking into VC with non-target / operator background in APAC
Hi All, I'm posting in this forum as I need some advice from those in the know so I can assess my options - apologies if this isn’t the place for this sort of discussion. Disclaimer I’m not naive / dillusional - I know most of the people in the PE / VC industry have cultivated this path for...
Career Crossroads: Picking the Perfect Career Path
Hi guys, I’m currently doing a bachelor in Economics and Management in a non target uni in Milan; after 2 years of a bachelor in physics I decided to change and now, at the age of 23, I’m at the second year (GPA=27/30). I’m going to do an internship in a Big 4 between March and August. In...
Soma Capital?
Currently going through the recruiting process with my friends from other consulting firms. Anyone have any idea of the team? Quick read seems like a throw spaghetti on the wall and sees what sticks approach. Been speaking with them since December through a recruiter for investor role, but seems...
AnaCap Partners (London) info?
Hey guys, What are your thoughts on Anacap partners? They're predominantly tech-focused but couldn't find more info on them regarding culture/comp/returns. Any info will help greatly! Thank you.
Venture Secondaries Firms
Hey Monkeys, Hope you've all been well. VC secondaries (direct, not fund) carry a slight stigma for founders/their primary investors, so I've noticed not many firms advertise themselves as outright secondaries VCs. There are of course some (e.g. Industry Ventures) that champion the sub-industry, but...
AI-Powered Investment Banking Materials
Hey everyone - I've been a long time lurker on here and received tons of helpful tips / great advice and figured it’s about time I contribute. I recently created a tool that automates finance deliverables like basic company overviews, buyers lists, comps charts and more. You can use it for free on...
Career path change from growth equity
Hello all! I’m writing to you to have your views on my situation. Thanks in advance to those taking the time to answer, and I hope this thread will help other people in a similar situation. I come from a top tier target school and am currently at a junior position at a growth equity fund...
NYC Financial Services Job Search Advice / Direction
Hey WSO Readers - I've been a lurker for some time now and have always found value in the responses to posts so figured I would try it out myself. I'm seeking career advice as I recently stepped away from an Expert Network in NYC after 2.5 years helping grow it to be a competitor of the big dogs...
Tier 1 VC Mid-Level Comp
What is comp looking like at tier 1 VC firms for mid-level roles (think like Investment Partner @ a16z, Principal @ FF, or Investor @ Index)?
OpenView Shut Down
Does anyone have insight into OpenView's sudden closure? Link: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/vc-firm-o…
AVP - Growth team
Anyone familiar with Axa venture partners? Particularly their growth team in London. Looking for: track record, brand, culture, comp, anything else that may be relevant (eg liquidity).
Salaries in VC/Accelerators outside the US
Hi, I am currently a student at European Target School (with EU citizenship). I will probably go to work at MBB as I find it more interesting than IB. However, I'm not sure what to do next. On the one hand, I have always dreamed of working in PE, on the other hand, working in a VC environment seems...
Sponsorship for VC/Growth Equity in the US
I hope all of you are doing great. I'm an international undergraduate studying in Canada and would like to know if anyone has any insights on the VC/Growth Equity firms in the US providing sponsorships and having an analyst class. I was thinking of applying to the US due to some relevant experiences...
Growth equity and VC examples in PE
Could you tell me a few examples of deals which could be considered growth equity investments on behalf of PE funds? And maybe the same for VC? And maybe some details as well (was it a successful deal?)?
Ivy Engineering Bachelors+Masters+F50 R&D -> IB/PE/VC/etc
Hi all. I’m a senior Mechanical Engineering major at a T10 school (think Penn/Brown/Duke/CalTech/etc). I’ll be graduating with both my BSE and MSE in MechE. I've completed my master's during my undergrad to enhance my technical branding for VC. My long-term goal is to work in finance or S&O...
What’s the Best Path into VC?
Hi everyone, I am currently a freshman at a non-HYP ivy, and I’m pursuing a CS/Econ double major. I’m pretty overwhelmed by all of the career paths open to me, so I’m looking for some guidance. My ultimate goal is to go into GE or VC and help grow technology companies, but that isn’t set in...
University Growth Fund (UGF) - Best VC & Growth Equity Internship for Undergrads
University Growth Fund (UGF) is a Venture Capital / Growth Equity fund with offices in Utah, San Diego, and Atlanta. It has an AUM of nearly $90M and the fund primarily invests in technology, B2B SaaS, and consumer product companies in their early stages. If you are interested in VC, PE, IB, growth...
VC Frustration
Hello, I have been working at startup VC fund for awhile now. I had some early frustrations but given the startup nature and the fact I came from an IB background I wanted to give it a shot before making any rash conclusions. I have been an associate for a year and a half and though we have made...
Is a Dual Degree in Management a Bad Idea if I Want an MBA?
I intend to migrate to the US, and I've found that getting an MBA is the most convenient way to network and get a job in IB or MC until I finally crack into PE. I realize this would be unnecessary under ordinary circumstances, but we all know it's practically impossible to get a job in the US with a...
MBA After A Dual Degree In MiF And MiM?
I'm considering getting an MBA after my dual degree in MiF and MiM because I want to migrate to the US. This is the most convenient way for me to establish myself in the states since I'll be able to network and get a job when doing an MBA. My goal is to work in PE so I'll probably look for something...
Question about startup studios
Current Senior at a T10 Uni. Looking to work at a startup studio(I do have previous experience working at startups and some mildly successful side projects). My main goal is to learn as much as I can about how startups are run. I understand that they don't really have out-and-about job apps. I was...
Follow passion in small VC or stick it out in LevFin
I'm about to graduate from a semi target (UMich, UCs, UT, etc.) and have a FT offer for a LevFin team at a BB in NYC. I interned there last summer and from my understanding, this was not an overall fulfilling experience (that is to say, the money and training was great, but I didn't find credit as...
G Squared Reputation / Prestige
I am currently looking for sophomore summer internships and G Squared is one of the firms that came up on my school's career site. I was just wondering how they're viewed within the venture and growth ecosystem. Any insights would be helpful. Thanks!
New Grad Looking for VC Role Referrals - Will Give Referral Bonus
Hey everyone! Would anyone be willing to give a referral for an investment analyst, engineer role, platform, or operations role at a VC Firm? If I get selected for a job, I will give you a referral bonus. My experience: Having just graduated with an Electrical and Computer Engineering degree, I've...
Possible to get into PE/VC?
I am currently employed as a working student in an international acting swiss bank. I work in the investment advisory division, is it possible to go from this into PE/VC and if so, how hard is it? Thank you in advance for helping.
Conflict of Interest in the Startup-Venture Capitalist Partnership: Navigating the Interrelationship
In the world of startups and venture capitalists, the intertwined paths often lead to impressive achievements, yet they can also traverse the delicate terrain of divergent interests. While startups seek funding and expansion, and venture capitalists pursue profitable investments, their aligned goals...
Send a Linkedin Request
Simping for a former coworker. Partly because I want to fund her next startup, partly because...we don't need to fool ourselves on the 2nd part Do you chrome out your linkedin before sending a request? I have been inactive for a decade on LInkedin. Consider this 30% down-bad monkey and 70% 'she's...
Tech Consulting to VC
Hi All, I am currently working as a Tech Consultant for 4 years in the Netherlands and would like to break into Venture Capital. Working in the Tech Industry has given me a good insight into enterprise solutions. So, ideally would like to find a firm that invests in tech companies as well. I have a...
Reaching out to VC firms
I'm really interested in going into VC for life sciences but having a hard time figuring the best strategy for this. I have an advanced life sciences degree and working in the healthcare team at a known IB that places well for PE but haven't seen many go into VC (could be because of the degree...
Well known VC firms to finance CapEx
Hello, Planning to launch my own company which will require considerable investments in CapEx (construction). Still weighing my options between the usual term loan or raising equity. If I was to choose the equity route, any known VC firm would be willing to finance CapEx? There's a tech and...
Venture Studios - Equity Incentive Structure
Hi everyone, An1 leaving for a tech focused venture studio. It is a really great opportunity with founders who have led multiple unicorns with excellent track records, which we will be building from the ground up. It is also important to note that it will be a family office, investing roughly $1...
[Rising sophomore seeking advice] Should I take this VC internship if my final goal is IB?
Hi everyone, I am currently a rising sophomore (with a diversity background) at a U.S. T30 non-target school hoping to break it into investment banking. In my freshman summer, I remotely interned at a U.S. search fund and a marketing consulting firm with the hope that the prior will help me find a...
Carried interest contingent upon staying with the firm?
New to VC here, just started a gig in Corporate VC in the East Coast. Carried interest. I don't get to have that and I want to know more. If I join a financial VC one day that gives me carried interest, then what happens if I stay there for like 3 years and then that firm subsequently? Do I lose all...
Questa Capital - Thoughts?
Curious if anyone has perspective on this team. Founder has a really impressive background and both Managing Partners have been included in the GrowthCap list of top healthcare investors in the past few years (unsure if that even means anything but seems impressive). Also looks like the junior team...
What's the most reasonable career path I should consider PE/VC as a student with an a-typical background
I'm an electrical engineering undergraduate going into the final year from Ireland. My professional background is in software engineering. I taught myself how to code at like 10 years old (20 now) and have been working the past year in a seed stage start up backed by a pretty large VC firm...
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How to move into top VC after IB M&A at an EB | London
Very interested in pivoting into a top VC with strong brand name (e.g. Sequoia, Accel, Insight etc.) with offices in London. Have approx. 3 years experience in IB M&A across EBs and MMs shops. Since then have been working (for approx. 1 year) as founder / operator / IR for startups in the i)...
Paragon One venture capital externship good or not?
Hi I came across Paragon One and they have several venture capital externships posted. Does anyone have any experience with these or with Paragon one in general. Any information about would be helpful because I haven't seen them around that much and want to know how legit they are.
Are unicorns real? I’m not convinced
I wish I could delete this post I don’t understand why this site wouldn’t have a function for deleting posts so I need to type drivel here. Anyways how’s everything going?
What tf is Top Tier Capital Partners?
Wtf are they? Is it an investment management firm that invests in VC firms? Specializing in funds of funds? What's the difference between them and a normal VC fund? I'm new to VC and can't tell what they are. Some people are just calling them a VC, but I'm not sure. Thanks!
Size of VC - Career
How does the size of the VC fund you're working at affect your responsibilities and career progression? Say a small,
What is considered a big/successful early-stage VC fund?
What amount of AUM/size of recent fund/recency of fund raises differentiates between successful/large VC firms and small/shitty ones? Is a VC firm with $1Bn in AUM that invests primarily in series A a huge firm, given the investment sizes will be relatively small?
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