Venture Capitalist

Shortlist
The venture capital funds make money by investing in companies that generally have a specific experience or business model in the fast-emerging industries, such as biotechnology, IT, and Mobile Technology. Venture capitalists are experienced businessmen who help raise money and invest in early-stage, high potential ventures such as start-ups. In essence, risk capitalists take calculated risks and have chances whether or not a new business can succeed.
Mentors from the field
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
Understand the prospects within the career & the education & other skills you need to make it.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in Finance/ BFIA/ B.Com
Post Graduation Diploma in Finance
MBA/ Masters in Finance
Certification Program
What you need to get started
Soft Skills
Significant amount of experience in the field
Ability to raise money
Ability to seek opportunities and potential
Good judgement
Strategic way of thinking
Communication
Ability to build stong networks and relationships with successful entrepreneurs
Observant and proactive
Supportive
Ability to strike good deals and close them
Technical Skills
Investment banking
Management consulting
Business development
Sales
Product management