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Initio Capital

Venture Capital Analyst

New York, NY · Remote

Venture-backed companies * Growing service businesses * Technology companies * Entrepreneurs and operators * Companies seeking operational support, growth services, talent solutions, or capital ...

DRW

Venture Capital Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

DRW Venture Capital is a private investor in financial and enterprise technology. Our team focuses on businesses that will benefit from our engagement beyond capital: as a client, as a liquidity ...

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How much do venture capital jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for venture capital in the United States is $103,821.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $119,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Venture Capital vs Private Equity Analyst?

AspectVenture CapitalPrivate Equity Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often MBA or finance certificationsBachelor's degree, often MBA or finance certifications
Work EnvironmentStartups, early-stage companies, investment firmsEstablished companies, buyouts, mature firms
Industry UsageVenture capital firms, angel investor groupsPrivate equity firms, investment banks
Job FocusInvesting in early-stage companies, high-growth startupsAcquiring and improving mature companies, restructuring

Venture Capital and Private Equity Analyst roles both involve investment analysis, but venture capital focuses on early-stage startups and high-growth companies, while private equity analysts work with established firms through buyouts and restructuring. Both roles require strong financial skills and industry knowledge, but they differ in the investment stage and company maturity.

What is venture capital?

Venture capital is a form of private equity financing provided by investors to startup companies and small businesses with high growth potential. Venture capitalists supply funding in exchange for equity, or partial ownership, in the company. These investments are typically high-risk but can offer high returns if the startup succeeds. Venture capital is crucial for startups that may not have access to traditional bank loans or capital markets.

What is venture capital?

Venture capital (VC) is a type of financing used to support small, early-stage companies. By providing funds, a venture capitalist, makes an investment in the future of the business and aims to profit from the high potential growth of the company. Venture capitalists often place restrictions on firms that receive funding and ask businesses to accept a merger after growth reaches a certain point, to focus on a particular type of product, or to expand to a specific region. VC investments have a high rate of failure, due in part to the uncertainty over whether or not an innovative idea or business model will work, so venture capitalists often have strict guidelines for companies that apply for funding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a venture capitalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Venture Capitalist, you need a strong background in finance, business analysis, and due diligence, often supported by a degree in business, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, CRM platforms, and market research databases is typically required, and an MBA or CFA certification can be advantageous. Exceptional networking, negotiation, and analytical thinking skills are crucial to identify promising startups and build influential relationships. These skills enable effective investment decisions, portfolio management, and value creation in a highly competitive environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals starting out in venture capital?

One common challenge for newcomers in venture capital is building a strong network with startups, co-investors, and industry experts, as relationships are crucial for sourcing quality deals. Additionally, developing the ability to quickly assess the potential of diverse business models and markets can be demanding. New professionals often need to balance due diligence tasks with staying updated on market trends and supporting portfolio companies, all within fast-paced, collaborative teams. Adapting to the unpredictable nature of deal flow and learning to make decisions with limited data are also important hurdles to overcome.
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Infographic showing various Venture Capital job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,821 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

2027 Venture Capital Summer Associate

StepStone Group

Baltimore, MD • Hybrid

$100K/yr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

The team you'll join

StepStone Venture Capital is one of the largest venture capital investment firms in the world, currently managing over $20 billion in assets across fund, direct and secondary investment strategies. The team has over 80+ employees* with offices in Baltimore, London, La Jolla and New York.  We actively invest in venture capital partnerships, expansion stage venture/growth equity direct investments and secondary market positions through our fund products. 

About the role

Summer Associates will be responsible for supporting the activities of the investment team in analyzing, monitoring, and researching both potential and existing fund and direct investments. Education is also a significant component of the program, as Summer Associates will gain insight into the broader venture capital ecosystem through data-driven research projects and hands-on analysis of prospective investments.

Key responsibilities

As a core member of our tight-knit investment team, you will take part in the full spectrum of venture capital investing, including but not limited to:

  • Assisting with the sourcing and evaluation of potential venture funds, expansion stage start-up and secondary investment opportunities, for consideration by the Investment Committee
  • Monitoring a sub-set of the existing StepStone Group fund and company portfolio, reporting to the investment team on progress and projections, and preparing quarterly reports for our investors
  • Performing broad scale industry research and analysis to learn about and understand industry landscapes within our focus areas, and advising the broader investment team accordingly
  • Leading a team of analysts, maintaining responsibility for their workflow
  • Completing a Capstone project at the end of the internship, related to educating the firm on a specific sector or industry topic relevant to the Venture Capital market
  • Ad hoc projects as assigned

What we're looking for

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for venture capital.  Most importantly, ideal candidates should display strong attention to detail, a high degree of professionalism, and a dedication to building and maintaining the firm's existing relationships within the venture capital community.

Specific qualifications for the Associate position include:

  • Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Enrolled in a full-time MBA program
  • Graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028
  • 3-5 years working in venture capital, private equity, finance, engineering, start-up operations, consulting or similar industry preferred, but not necessary
  • An appreciation for our platform approach and the benefits it can provide our investors
  • A willingness to support all areas of our business, including our fund and direct investment strategies, both on a primary and secondary basis
  • Hard working self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who excels with little direction
  • People-first, with a personable and humble demeanor interested in supporting others
  • An executive presence with the confidence to state your opinion and advocate for it
  • Growth mindset and ability to project into the future to consider new technologies and how they may or may not be adopted by consumers and businesses

*As of 3/31/26

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Salary: $100,000

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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