First Momentum Ventures’ Post

🤿 Ever wondered what it's like to dive headfirst into Venture Capital❓ From the countryside of Bavaria to the dynamic world of Dutch Venture Capital; my journey as a No Such Intern began unexpectedly but turned out to be a career-defining couple of months Looking back now, a year after I started my professional career in Amsterdam, there are quite a few surprising things I learned and that I would have loved to know just a year ago 🤜 🤛 Together with former No Such Intern Thymen Versleijen, I condensed our key learnings from our time at No Such Ventures to share them with you. The key takeaways were: ✴ Show color - Have strong opinions and show your personal color 🎵 Authenticity resonates - People will remember you for different reasons than you might think. You’d be surprised how much founders value authenticity ⏰ 80/20 is the name of the game - Tasks are various and pop up randomly, so think about your input/output ratio 🎙 Networking is key - Make those connections, or you will miss out on some great opportunities If there’s anything you’d like to know about interning at No Such Ventures, feel free to reach out to me! Read about my journey and takeaways in the full article (link in the comments 💬 )

Whatever the world might be saying on tech layoffs, hiring freeze, hard times for graduates to graduate or VC bubble burst- there’s always a way to kickstart your career! VC role used to be once a highly coveted role and usually held by those with Investment experience, mbas etc etc. but as we see this industry mature and more money ploughing in-it creates opportunities for people from non finance or non tech backgrounds. From our experience of running VC fellowship program through Illume Foundation which is targeted for aspiring VC talent, we’ve got PhD reseachers, marketing professionals, technologist and PE all interested to make a mark in the VC world. Don’t let your background stop you from reaching out for your dreams! #VCcareer #internship #fellowship

A very brief review on the venture landscape of 2023 - a year of challenge, uncertainty, but also the opportunity to support the next crop of transformative companies led by pioneering founders. Read the full story here, written by our new intern, Harshita! https://lnkd.in/d9fjanh3

A very brief review on the venture landscape of 2023 - a year of challenge, uncertainty, but also the opportunity to support the next crop of transformative companies led by pioneering founders. Read the full story here, written by our new intern, Harshita! https://lnkd.in/dgKMrZip

Are you passionate about the world of venture capital, seeking exciting career opportunities, and eager to stay ahead in the fast-paced startup ecosystem? Look no further! I invite you to join the GoingVC Newsletter, your gateway to an array of invaluable resources in the VC realm. 🔗 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/gAeYAiJj Why the GoingVC Newsletter? 🔍 VC Jobs: Stay updated on the latest job openings and internships in venture capital firms across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your journey, our newsletter caters to all aspiring talents in the industry. 📈 Career Tips: Unlock the secrets to succeeding in the competitive world of venture capital. Our seasoned experts share exclusive career insights, guiding you towards achieving your professional aspirations. 🌐 Industry News: Knowledge is power, and our newsletter ensures you're well-informed about the latest trends, emerging startups, and groundbreaking innovations in the dynamic world of venture capital. Join us now to expand your horizons, connect with like-minded professionals, and take your passion for venture capital to new heights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and network!

There are MANY ways to break into VC... There are programs that vary based on term, experience level, check writing abilities, capital needed more. VC is a unique industry in that you can participate, WITHOUT it being full-time. Part-time Programs: 1. VC Intern 2. Angel 3. Scout 1. VC Intern Programs Term: 2-4 months VC/Tech experience: 0-3 yrs Role: Deal diligence, industry research Check writing abilities: 🚫 Individual investment capital needed: 🚫 Best for beginners who need to learn VC basics. This is how I broke in! 2. Angel Programs Term: 2-6 months VC/Tech experience: 3 yrs Role: Deal sourcing & diligence Check writing abilities: ✅ Individual investment capital needed: ✅ Great for people who have the capital to angel invest but not the network/expertise. 3. Scout Programs Term: 6 months VC/Tech experience: 5 yrs Role: Deal sourcing & diligence Check writing abilities: ✅ Individual investment capital needed: 🚫 Best for more experienced individuals who know the VC basics & have the networks to source great deals. To sum up, you can break into VC through a number of different paths: 1. VC Intern 2. Angel 3. Scout Each program varies by firm so be sure to do your research before applying & accepting any offer! For those looking to learn more about VC, be sure to follow me across channels & let me know topics you want me to cover 🪄 ▶ https://t.co/i6eyhgbfZI #venturecapital #startup #founders

When it comes to hiring, many venture capitalists are often influenced by affinity bias. This can result in overlooking many high-quality candidates. Today, I would like to share an article by Eleanor Kaye from the Newton Venture Program: https://lnkd.in/dfnXB_sz I believe VCs do not intentionally exhibit this bias. Rather, they lack structured talent programs and infrequently engage in hiring practices. As a result, when they do hire, they seek candidates who can perform effectively from day one and apply specific criteria to identify individuals whom they deem best suited for the role. Unfortunately, this approach may exclude highly motivated and promising candidates who may not have traditional education, an engineering background, or are considered "overqualified" due to their age. To address this issue, I have initiated unpaid internships and launched a free VC analyst course. The objective is to offer accessible knowledge to anyone globally interested in becoming a venture capitalist. Over 7000 students have participated in this program. Some of them are now employed in VCs. If you are interested in joining the next course cohort, please subscribe to our group in Telegram: https://t.me/askvc_analyst To advance this initiative further, we have launched YouStar, a platform where analysts can gain practical experience by working on researches. If you are a VC planning to hire, please get in touch with my co-founder Leo Kriukov. We will be happy to refer candidates or explore potential collaborations. For those aspiring to pursue a career in VC, kindly subscribe to our LinkedIn page. Good luck with your future endeavors!

Hey! Common Magic (ie. me) is hiring a Venture Fellow This is a part-time intern level role for current students ideally based in or near London who are seeking to develop their knowledge of early-stage startups or pre-seed venture capital and keen to get stuck in. The right person will work with me to design the day-to-day but ideally this role will help me build more operational excellence, support my founders better and continue to build the brand to find the next exciting proto-founders. More in the spec but here's some of the fund values to help you get a sense of how the fund and I hope to move: 🔮 The right person will bring good diversity of thought but share the same strong values. 🔮 Service mindset; founders first, always. CM earns the right to do what we do every day through being a great partner. 🔮 Pragmatic optimism: there’s a million reasons why things can’t work. CM strives to get the balance right between critical thinking believing the future will not look like the past, and that technology can bridge the gap between now and next. 🔮 Act like an owner; CM holds ourselves accountable for the choices we make and aspires to maintain high standards. 🔮 The best way to learn is to do; CM believes funds are products, and that often products need to be launched then iterated. 🔮 Be transparent; sometimes being a great partner means hearing delivering hard feedback. You can only do that if you’ve already earned trust through being transparent. 🔮 Don’t forget to have fun. Head here for details and how to apply (please, no cover letters or Linkedin adds):

The venture capital landscape is evolving with the rise of tech and VC being embraced by a broader demographic. Did you know that female investors are twice as likely to invest in female founders? The Artemis Fund, a leading VC firm, is preparing the next generation of female leaders through their internship program, creating a diverse pipeline and fostering knowledgeable investors. How can we continue to support and amplify women in the VC ecosystem? Share your thoughts below! https://lnkd.in/gP-3WSwq #womeninventure #venturecapital #executivewomen #womeninvestors

💶 Fresh fund announcements in the tech ecosystem this week: 🇩🇪 Armira Growth - €200m, fund 1, growth - Munich 🇬🇧 JuneX Capital Partners - 6XCP - €100m, fund 1 - London 📱 Top performing jobs on our Slack #techjobs feed this week: 🇫🇷 Lili.ai - Chief of Staff - Paris 🇬🇧 Koodoo - Chief of Staff - London 🇬🇧 Opply - Chief of Staff - London 🇩🇪 Next Commerce Accelerator (NCA) - VC Associate - Hamburg 💻 hiral GmbH - we're hiring! - Entrepreneur in Residence - Online 🇩🇪 ZEISS Ventures - CVC Internship - Munich 🇩🇪 Bullish - Managing Director - Frankfurt 🇩🇪 Certivity - Founder Associate - Munich 🇬🇧 Sidekick - Head of Growth - London 🇬🇧 Deep Science Ventures - Head of Funding & Partnerships - London 🇩🇪 Klick - Strategy Director - Munich 🇳🇱 Newion - VC Analyst Internship - Amsterdam 🇩🇪 Personio - Strategy & Growth Internship - Berlin Links and details in comments