Helping students and young professionals build their careers in VC with the VC Analyst Program
Next cohort starts from 5 June
About VC Analyst Program
The HireVC Analyst Program is a selective, demanding 1-month fellowship engineered to instill the core competencies of a VC analyst. We focus on cultivating deep analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a nuanced understanding of the investment lifecycle. Through a curriculum grounded in real-world challenges, mentorship from seasoned VCs, and hands-on application, participants develop the intellectual framework and practical skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to investment decision-making.
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Developing the VC Analyst's Core Capabilities
Understanding Venture Capital
What is Venture Capital?
Evolution of VC & Key Players in the Ecosystem
Stages of VC Funding (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, etc.)
Role of VC in Startup Growth
Terminologies of VC
Key Terms: Valuation, Dilution, Term Sheets, SAFE, Convertible Notes, Cap Table
Understanding Pre-Money & Post-Money Valuation
Equity vs. Convertible Instruments
How Do VCs Make Money?
Venture capital as an asset class of outlier risks and returns
The stakeholders in a VC firm
Metrics to measure performance of VC firms
Power Law
80:20 Rule
Portfolio and anti-portfolio
Types of Venture Capital firms
How VC teams are organized
Intro into a VC role - sourcing, due diligence, portfolio support, fundraising, ops and investor relations
How to Build an Investment Thesis
What is an Investment Thesis?
How VCs Define Their Thesis
Examples of Investment Theses from Top VC Firms
Building Your Own Investment Thesis
How to Build an Investment Memo
What is an Investment Memo?
Key Sections of an Investment Memo
Case Study: Reviewing Memos from Leading VCs
Writing Your Own Investment Memo
Deal Sourcing
How VCs Find Startups (Inbound vs. Outbound)
Networking & Relationship Building
Tools & Platforms for Sourcing Deals
Evaluating a Startup at First Glance
Founder's Perspective on VC Funds
How Founders Choose VC Partners of a Startup
Common Founder Complaints About VCs
What Makes a Good VC from a Founder’s PoV
Negotiation Dynamics Between Founders & VCs
Market Size Analysis
Importance of TAM, SAM, SOM in VC Decision-Making
Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Market Sizing
Frameworks for Estimating Market Size
Case Study: Market Size Analysis of a Successful Startup
Resume Building for VC Roles
What VCs Look for in Resumes
Structuring a Resume for VC & Investing Roles
Key Skills & Experiences to Highlight
Resume Reviews & Peer Feedback
Careers in Venture Capital
Pathways into VC (Analyst, Associate, Principal, Partner)
Alternative Routes: Angel Investing, VC-Adjacent Roles
How to Land a VC Internship or Full-Time Role
Long-Term Career Growth in VC
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