Scarcity of IPOs Has Venture Capitalists Concerned

January 1, 2009

There was just one initial public offering (IPO) in Silicon Valley in 2008, the fewest in more than two decades, and shockingly lower than the 28 IPOs a year on average since 1985. IPOs have all but disappeared from the Valley, according to the Mercury News. It’s a disturbing trend because IPOs are a staple […]

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Private Equity Job Hunters Head for the Gulf

December 29, 2008

Although financial centers such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are starting to feel the pinch from the worldwide economic downturn, the job market in financial services and private equity remains fairly active, according to a report by BusinessWeek. In fact, many business schools are even organizing “job treks” to the region, trying to connect students […]

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CEOs Optimistic for Private Equity in 2009

December 25, 2008

Nearly 9 out of 10 CEOs with experience leading businesses in excess of $100 million, and who have an interest in private equity, are optimistic about the year ahead. More than half say that the current economic environment will create attractive buying opportunities in 2009. These are among the findings of a survey conducted by […]

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Clean Tech Will Lead Venture Capital Growth in 2009

December 22, 2008

Venture capitalists are predicting a difficult 2009, with a slowdown in new investments across all industry sectors and increasing attention paid to supporting existing companies. One of the few bright spots in 2009 includes clean technology, with 48% of respondents predicting increased investment in the sector and 20% thinking investment will stay at the current […]

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Reverse Brain Drain Could Lead to a Private Equity Boom Overseas

December 18, 2008

U.S. immigration policies and the financial crisis are pushing many of the best-educated and successful minds in finance back to their home countries of India and China, reports the Globe and Mail. A new large-scale study of 1,200 Indian and Chinese returnees that’s due out next month shows the majority of those returning home have […]

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Successful Networking for Venture Capital Jobs

December 15, 2008

Venture capitalists are a highly networked group and participate in many VC events. If you are searching for a job in venture capital, you can take advantage of these gatherings to make contacts and directly develop a network in venture capital. At these events, it is important not to position yourself as a typical candidate […]

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Signs of Life in Venture Capital

December 11, 2008

Reports from the AlwaysOn Venture Summit held at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay in Silicon Valley this past week revealed a few reasons for optimism amid the overwhelmingly gloomy economic picture. True, most start-ups are hunkering down, conserving capital and trying to innovate their way out of this crisis. Experts at the […]

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Getting an Edge in the Private Equity Job Market

December 8, 2008

The financial job market has shifted significantly over the past few months. When we are asked by candidates how to gain a competitive edge in this fast-moving environment, we often suggest brushing up on your financial modeling and valuation skills through training at The Investment Banking Institute (IBI). Over the past seven years, IBI has […]

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Wiley Reveals How to Get a Job in Private Equity

December 4, 2008

Looking for a leg up on your private equity job search? You might want to check out “Getting a Job in Private Equity: Behind the Scenes Insight into How Private Equity Funds Hire” published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Marketwatch.com reports that it’s an insider’s look at how to navigate the private equity hiring […]

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Top Venture Capital Job Interview Questions

December 1, 2008

With more candidates chasing fewer venture capital jobs these days, Investopedia recently offered some helpful hints on the top 9 questions to prepare for your interview. Aside from the expected “Why do you want to be in venture capital?”, some of the more intriguing questions included: What has been the most interesting IPO or acquisition […]

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