Venture Capital
Learn market sizing, startup evaluation, and VC decision-making. Perfect for aspiring VCs and startup enthusiasts.
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Modules
VC Fundamentals & Mindset
47 questions
Understand how VCs think, how funds work, and what drives returns in venture capital. Essential foundation for any VC interview.
Market Sizing & Growth Logic
35 questions
Master the art of market sizing and growth analysis - core skills tested in every VC interview. Learn TAM/SAM/SOM and top-down vs bottom-up approaches.
Startup Financials & Unit Economics
36 questions
Learn to evaluate startup financials without traditional metrics. Focus on burn rate, runway, CAC, LTV, and the metrics that matter for early-stage companies.
Product & Founder Evaluation
34 questions
Learn to think like a VC about founders, products, and early traction. Evaluate founder-market fit, defensibility, and what makes a compelling investment opportunity.
Deal Terms & Incentives
35 questions
Understand the key terms on a VC term sheet: valuation, dilution, liquidation preferences, and how deal structure affects founder and investor incentives.
VC Case Scenarios
35 questions
Practice evaluating real-world investment scenarios. Analyze startups, identify key risks, and make investment recommendations like a VC partner.
Portfolio Construction & VC Returns
28 questions
Understand power law dynamics, ownership math, follow-on strategy, and how VCs think about fund-level returns. Master the fund economics questions that separate good candidates from great ones.
What to Expect in Venture Capital Interviews
VC interviews test your ability to evaluate startups, understand market dynamics, and make investment decisions under uncertainty.
- Market sizing: TAM/SAM/SOM, top-down vs bottom-up approaches
- Startup evaluation: Team, product, market, traction, and unit economics
- Term sheets: Pre/post-money, dilution, liquidation preferences, pro-rata
- Portfolio construction: Power law returns, ownership targets, follow-on strategy
- Case interviews: Invest or pass decisions on real or hypothetical startups
- Market knowledge: Current trends, notable deals, sector expertise
Venture Capital Interview Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asked in a Venture Capital interview?
VC interviews cover market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), startup evaluation (team, product, market, traction), unit economics (CAC, LTV, payback), term sheet basics (dilution, liquidation preferences), and investment judgment (why invest or pass). You'll also discuss portfolio construction and fund mechanics.
How do I prepare for VC interviews?
Study market sizing frameworks, learn how VCs evaluate startups, understand term sheets and cap tables, and follow the tech/startup ecosystem. Practice explaining why you'd invest or pass on specific companies. Our platform covers all seven modules from fundamentals to case interviews.
What market sizing questions are asked in VC interviews?
Common questions include: What's the TAM for [product/service], how would you size the market for a B2B SaaS startup, walk me through top-down vs bottom-up market sizing, and why is the 'why now' important. Be ready to make reasonable assumptions and show structured thinking.
Do I need startup experience for VC roles?
While helpful, startup experience isn't required. VCs value analytical skills, curiosity about technology and markets, strong deal judgment, and the ability to build relationships with founders. Focus on demonstrating how you evaluate opportunities and your passion for the startup ecosystem.