Venture Capital Careers logo
Venture Capital Careers
  1. Home
  2. Blog

Blog

News and insights from Venture Capital Careers.

SAFE vs convertible note comparison showing interest, maturity, debt status, and conversion into a priced round

SAFE vs Convertible Note: Key Differences and When to Use Each

Compare SAFEs and convertible notes by debt status, interest, maturity, conversion mechanics, dilution, investor leverage, and founder use cases.

Venture capital portfolio review workflow showing company updates, metrics, risks, and support decisions

Venture Capital Portfolio Review: Process, Metrics, and Template

Learn how venture capital portfolio reviews work, what metrics firms track, who leads the meeting, and how review decisions turn into founder support.

Venture capital internship cover letter framework showing fund fit, intern evidence, student proof, and a specific ask

Venture Capital Internship Cover Letter: Template and Example

Write a venture capital internship cover letter with an intern-specific template, example, checklist, and tips for proving fund fit without full-time VC experience.

Corporate venture capital framework showing parent company, CVC unit, and startup relationship

Corporate Venture Capital: Definition, Examples, Benefits, and Risks

Corporate venture capital is startup investing by large companies for both strategic advantage and financial return. Learn how CVC works, examples, benefits, risks, and career implications.

Portfolio manager job description framework showing scope, decisions, and evidence for investment and VC roles

Portfolio Manager Job Description: Responsibilities, Skills, and Template

A practical portfolio manager job description template with responsibilities, skills, qualifications, salary context, and VC-specific role notes.

Entrepreneur in residence map connecting VC firm support, portfolio work, new venture creation, and career outcomes

Entrepreneur in Residence: Role, Salary, and Career Path in Venture Capital

Learn what an entrepreneur in residence does at a venture capital firm, how EIR roles work, what compensation can look like, and how to find EIR jobs.

Editorial framework translating consulting experience into venture capital recruiting evidence

Consulting to Venture Capital: How to Make the Move

Learn how consultants can move into venture capital, which skills transfer, how to reposition your resume, build a VC firm target list, network, and prepare for interviews.

Venture Capital Firms in Greece fit map showing stages, deep tech, diaspora founders, and career research

Venture Capital Firms in Greece: Active VC Funds and Investors

A practical map of venture capital firms in Greece, including active seed funds, growth investors, deep-tech backers, and how to shortlist firms for fundraising or VC career research.

Venture capital investment committee map showing deal sponsor, diligence memo, partner debate, and decision terms

Venture Capital Investment Committee: Process, Roles, and Decision Criteria

Learn what a venture capital investment committee does, who participates, how the IC process works, and what candidates and founders should expect.

Form ADV framework showing Part 1, Part 2 brochure, Part 3 relationship summary, and disclosure review checklist

Form ADV: Definition, Parts, Filing Requirements, and How to Read It

Learn what Form ADV means, what Parts 1, 2, and 3 disclose, who files it, where to find it, and how VC candidates and fund operators should read it.

Lead investor framework showing terms, diligence, syndicate building, and board support in a startup funding round

What is a Lead Investor? Definition, Responsibilities, FAQs

A lead investor anchors a startup funding round, negotiates terms, coordinates diligence, and helps other investors decide whether to follow.

Post-money valuation diagram showing pre-money value plus new investment

Post-Money Valuation: Formula, Examples, and VC Round Mechanics

Learn post-money valuation, the formula, ownership math, option-pool impact, SAFE caveats, and VC round examples for founders and investors.