Small sector tbh. Not many opportunities tbh

Agreed plus don't see VC firms even advertising for these roles, feels mostly it's  referrals.

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Hi,   I have around almost 3 YOE experience & have worked with around top 810 VCs & various startups as well. (across 2 agencies I have worked at)  Planning to transition to brand side (mostly VC f...

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Hi, 

I have around almost 3 YOE experience & have worked with around top 8-10 VCs & various startups as well. (across 2 agencies I have worked at)

Planning to transition to brand side (mostly VC firms) feels too early, any advice? Also, how's the work culture at VC firms in terms of corporate communications?

VC/ Startup PR Comms Role

VC/ Startup PR Comms Role- Grapevine

Yoe: 2 years
Tc:32 lpa fixed.
Bg: top 5 IIT, 2 years of PM experience where I led two major 0-1 products to completion independently and had a direct revenue impact of around 25 Cr.
At a crossroad in my career where a top partner in a tier 1/2 VC firm wants me join his investment team (nothing concrete, just expressed his interest in a gathering). Was curious as to how the VC career ladder looks like! I was always interested in a VC career. Just afraid, whether there will be any exit options say 5 years down the line if I want to move out or get stuck. 
All advice, opinion, help will be appreciated. Thanks!

PM vs VC track.

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Is it a good time to join a vc firm? I am in product in multiple big consumer startups for 5+ years. Have good experience but wondering if I can transition to vc from product now.

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Hey everyone. 

Thought I could do an AMA. A bit about me - have 4 years of work experience and graduated from a non engineering college. Was at a startup before (from Series B to Series D) before becoming a VC

Personally look at consumer and B2B investments here 

Happy to answer any questions around life as a junior VC, startup ecosystem, career growth etc.

AMA: I work at a large VC Fund focusing on early stage investments

This is the biggest problem with VC ecosystem 4 yoe kids taking calls on experienced, hardworking founders. Dude first learn the game then invest , judge people playing the game. VCs know nothing about how to run startups. Unless they have been entrepreneurs themselves. IMO It's a colossal waste of talent to become a VC for young PPL.

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Unsure on how should I go about it? Any advise for me? 
I have a 3.5 y experience in Product & Growth

Advise on joining VCs

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A bit about myself, I am working as a PM in an early stage B2C startup with 2.5 YOE which includes internships too. 

I was exploring finance out of curiosity and started loving it. Grasped few important concepts around valuation, thesis building, identifying crazy startups and much more. 

Also, started Venture Scouting for one of the tier-2 VCs in Europe. 

I am looking to switch to a analyst role in of the VCs which focuses on B2C investments in insurtech, AI, and fintech. 

What would be the best possible ways to reach to Indian Tier 2 VCs, and what are the other things that I can do to stand out strong? 

Need help and thanks in advance.

Switch From PM -> VC

I have 3 years if investing + startup and 5 years of consulting experience. 

Currently at a startup and looking for early / growth stage investing roles in Bangalore. Appreciate any leads. Thank you.

Looking for VC roles

Strategy & Operations

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Go ahead, ask if we pushed founders to commit fraud.

AMA: Worked at tier 2 VC - got in post a few years of workex and a tier 2 Indian uni

What stops you from *stealing* an idea that you found mind-blowing from a pitch of a startup trying to get a seed funding?

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What are your thoughts on starting your first job in a micro VC?
Considerations: 1. Is it an ideal path if one wants to jump to top VCs and Global funds? 2. Value addition to MBA resume?

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Can you crack VC after 1 year of MBB and 1 year of startup experience? How to land an interview and do VC folks like this sort of a trajectory?

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AMA- 15 yrs exp across consulting, VC & Growth stage company. Now a founder

willl try my best to be honest, ask me anything

AMA - I work at a VC fund

Analyst

Been spending way too much time on Grapevine lately - absolutely loving it @Micheal_Scott!

Posted the Prosus report takeaways yday - lots of you DMed asking questions. Then I saw NewsAnchor break down the entire Prosus Annual Report - great stuff.

I was an Associate at one of the largest VC funds in India, so I enjoy going through new reports and summarising them - found my notes from Bain's India Venture Capital Report 2024. Thought of sharing the unedited summary that I shared with the Partners at the fund, have a bunch of these - can share more if of value to any of you here (ofc removing the confidential parts)

Notes:
1/ India's maintaining its gravitational pull despite the global funding crunch. Sure, overall funding nosedived 63% to $9.6B, but we're still the #2 destination in Asia-Pacific. Might not necessarily be a crash, it's a necessary course correction.
2/ Early-stage investing is showing remarkable resilience. Seed deals now comprise 70% of all deals, up from 60%, with average check sizes holding steady at $1.4M. Smart money is quietly positioning itself for the next wave of innovation.
3/ The tech-only playbook is being rewritten. While consumer tech, fintech, and SaaS still command 60% of funding, traditional sectors like BFSI are gaining ground, with average deal sizes jumping from $8M to $15M. We're witnessing the birth of tech-enabled, not just tech-centric, growth stories.
4/ The unicorn factory has hit pause, with only 2 new billion-dollar valuations vs. 23 in 2022. Mega-rounds ($100M+) plummeted from 48 to 15. This isn't a drought; it's a return to fundamentals. The era of grow-now-profit-later is firmly behind us.
5/ Generative AI isn't just hype; it's reshaping the landscape. Funding exploded from $15M to $250M, with 80% flowing to existing companies integrating AI. India's quickly becoming a laboratory for practical AI applications, not just speculative moonshots.
6/ Electric mobility is rewiring itself. While overall funding dipped slightly to $600M+, charging infrastructure investment surged 50%. The real opportunity isn't just in vehicles; it's in building out the entire EV ecosystem.
7/ Exits are defying gravity, leaping 1.7x to $6.6B. Public market sales led the charge at 55%, even as IPOs cooled. LPs are getting liquidity, and the secondary market is proving surprisingly robust. There's still appetite for quality assets.
8/ PE is no longer just watching from the sidelines. These players doubled their share to 25% of investments, going toe-to-toe with traditional VCs. The lines between growth equity and venture capital are blurring, and it's changing the game for late-stage rounds.
9/ We're watching natural selection in real-time. Yes, 35,000+ startups shuttered and 20,000+ layoffs hit the headlines. But companies like Groww and Indifi turned profitable. This isn't a bubble bursting; it's an ecosystem strengthening its foundations.
10/ Domestic VCs are coming of age. While overall fund-raising halved to $4B, homegrown VCs led 90%+ of raises. They're not just following; they're specializing, with thematic funds like Omnivore's $150M agritech vehicle. The ecosystem is bootstrapping its own future.
11/ Regulation isn't just tightening; it's evolving. Angel Tax expanded and lending norms got stricter, but we're also seeing innovative policies like UPI for foreign travelers. India's crafting a uniquely balanced approach to fostering innovation while maintaining stability.

Topics we can discuss during our standup:
1/ Can India produce global tech giants if it's primarily adopting rather than pioneering in areas like AI? How do we enable this?
2/ How will the shift towards profitability impact India's ability to foster truly disruptive innovations? Implications for us, how should we be evaluating deals differently?
3/ With domestic VCs leading the charge, how will this change India's startup narrative on the global stage?
4/ Is this maturation setting the stage for more resilient, globally competitive Indian startups, or are we risking our innovation edge? How do we look at thesis driven investing v/s fomo investing?

Link to Bain's report - https://www.bain.com/insights/india-venture-capital-report-2024/

P.S. Do note that this is 6+ months old - data points mostly look diff now but sharing it anyways. Will post more as and when I get time :)

My notes on Bain's 2024 VC report as a VC Associate

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Hi folks! I am a corporate communications professional, currently working for a very reputed PR and Comms Agency. I want to get into Brand Marketing. Need guidance around how can I do that. 

Please drop your suggestions or if any contact I can speak to :)

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I'm currently in my third year, and interested in a career in venture capital. What are my chances of getting into one, and is it even a wise decision?

I'm in a DU college, and will give CFA L1 in February. Have previously interned at an incubator, and an impact fund.

How to break into VC as a fresher out of college?

I am in my early twenties-I have an offer from top tier VC. My heart is in building, I want to be a part of a 0 to 1 but not able to find an exciting startup! What would you do in my place ? 
Presently in a consulting firm - 2 years in!

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