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Where do I go after venture capital?
The Venture Capital Career Path
- Analyst – Number Cruncher and Research Monkey.
- Pre-MBA Associate – Sourcing, Deal, and Portfolio Monkey.
- Post-MBA or Senior Associate – Apprentice to Principals and Partners.
- Principal or VP – Partner in Training.
- Partner or Junior Partner – General Partner in Training.
What are venture exits?
An “exit” occurs when an investor decides to get rid of their stake in a company. If an investor “exits”, then they will either have a profit or a loss (they are obviously hoping for a profit). Example: A venture capital firm decides to invest $40 million in a startup. This would value the company at $400 million.
What is it like to work at a venture capital firm?
Similar to private equity, when a deal moves onto later stages, associates continue to work side-by-side with the partner. Work intensity and hours fluctuate based on how close the team is to closing deals. Like other finance analysts, VC associates can work extremely long hours near deal closings.
Is the venture capital associate path overlooked?
While everyone is obsessed with exit opportunities into hedge funds and private equity, the Venture Capital Associate path often gets overlooked. One reason is the pay: VC Associates do not earn what PE Associate s, or even IB Associate s, do.
What are the Pre-MBA requirements for a career in venture capital?
Venture capital pre-MBA associates may get bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or accounting. VC firms tend to focus investments on a specific sector and will sometimes pursue candidates in the industry who have no prior finance or venture capital experience.
What does a visualventure capital associate do?
Venture capital associates are responsible for sourcing new deals for their firm and for supporting those that are already in the works.