Venture capitalist

One of those careers that does what it says on the tin: venture capitalists literally bet on new ventures, investing in startups at various stages of growth in the hope they’ll provide a good return on investment.

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Fun fact

Did you know that in June 2020, the official number of unicorns in the world stood at 476? No witchcraft or wizardry here, we’re actually referring to startups valued at over a billion dollars (known as unicorns). With a total cumulative value of around $1.4 billion, 82% of unicorns were backed by venture capitalists, up from just 20% a decade ago. In 2018, Spotify was still the biggest unicorn in the EU, with a post-IPO valuation of $29.5 billion.

Skills

Hard skills

  • Investment analysis
  • Analyse market financial trends
  • Commercial law
  • Evolution of economic forecasts

Soft skills

  • Active listening
  • Written communication
  • Evaluation

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