Analysis

June 22, 2023

Want to become a VC? Here's what investors are looking for

Harbouring dreams of finding the next WhatsApp as a VC, but not sure how to get a foot in the door?

Sadia Nowshin

2 min read

New analysis has broken down exactly what requirements the average job ad in VC asks for — from the level of education candidates need to the languages that are most valuable to learn.

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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