Careers in Venture Capital

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in venture capital? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Venture capital can refer to financial funding provided to early-stage startups or to the business behind this funding. A venture capital firm can fund startups in web technology, healthcare, fashion, and more.

As a recent grad, you’d most likely be working as an analyst or associate, though specific job titles may vary by venture capital firm. Some things in your typical day may include:

Meeting with entrepreneurs
Doing research on potential investments
Working with investments–helping out with hiring, event planning, and giving advice
Writing quarterly reports

In order to thrive in venture capital, you need interpersonal skills, an intimate understanding of the industry the venture capital firm covers, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree isn’t always required but will certainly help.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Venture Capital

Defy Ventures - Defy Ventures is an NYC non-profit that provides people "who have criminal histories with life-changing entrepreneurship, leadership, and career opportunities.”

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CB Insights - CB Insights is based in NYC and “helps you track the world’s most promising private companies, their investors, their acquirers and the industries they compete in.”

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PitchBook - PitchBook is a Seattle, WA based company that provides “clients with the highest-quality PE and VC data, news and information."

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New Profit - If you're intrigued by how New Profit is translating venture capital to the world of non-profits, you may want to check out their job opportunities.

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Sandbox Industries - If you’re intrigued by venture capital but more interested in building businesses than buying pieces of businesses, Sandbox Industries might be a fit for you.

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Lowercase Capital - Ranchhands is what Lowercase Capital calls their Jobs page, and right now they’re looking for a Cowpoke/Intern.

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OpenView Venture Partners - Considering working at OpenView Venture Partners? Check out their Jobs page. They’re looking for a Market Research Analyst and open to hiring a new grad.

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Union Square Ventures - Typically Venture Capital is an extremely difficult field to break into, but I just got word that Union Square Ventures is hiring, so I'm sharing it with you.

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Careers in Venture Capital

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Venture Capital

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