Venture Capital Intern
Wall Street Oasis
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Job Description
About Wall Street Oasis
Wall Street Oasis is the largest career community focused on careers in finance, boasting over 1 million registered members and 20 million annual visits. They are a leading resource for aspiring and current finance professionals.
About the Venture Capital Intern Program
Are you looking for an experience that significantly strengthens your VC resume and develops genuine venture-style research skills? The WSO Venture Capital Internship is a highly selective, off-cycle virtual internship. It's meticulously designed to help top students gain hands-on experience through structured training and venture-focused work. Wall Street Oasis meticulously screens thousands of students globally to identify high-potential talent. Strong interns who pass the screening process will have their profiles shared with an extensive network of partner organizations, including micro-VC funds, emerging managers, venture studios, accelerators/incubators, and angel syndicates.
Only a limited number of interns are selected each quarter per geographic region, guaranteeing a high-impact experience and meaningful mentorship.
What You’ll Gain
Venture Capital Training (Weeks 1–2)
The internship commences with two weeks of intensive structured training, engineered to cultivate core skills essential in venture investing. This includes:
- VC fund structures and economics
- Venture roles and sourcing workflows
- SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred equity
- Term sheets (control + economics) and cap table modeling basics
- Startup diligence fundamentals (market, product, team, traction)
- Investment memo writing
- Exit dynamics and portfolio math
Top candidates who successfully pass the training assessments will advance to the placement phase.
Venture Experience & Placement (Weeks 3–10)
Following the initial training, interns will engage directly with Wall Street Oasis's partner network (comprising micro-VCs, venture studios, accelerators, and angel syndicates) to provide support in key areas:
- Deal flow and sourcing
- Market mapping and thesis research
- Competitive landscape research
- Startup evaluations and deal memos
- Diligence support and Investment Committee (IC)-prep style briefs
Who Should Apply?
This comprehensive program is ideally suited for:
- Highly motivated students (freshmen/sophomores are encouraged to apply)
- Candidates actively exploring career paths in venture capital, startups, growth equity, or broader investing roles
- Individuals demonstrating strong research capabilities and analytical thinking
- Students aspiring to gain a competitive advantage in challenging recruiting landscapes
- Quick learners who possess the ability to write clearly and work autonomously
No prior VC experience is mandatory; performance in assessments and training is the primary determinant for selection.
Additional Details
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 10 weeks (virtual)
- Compensation: Unpaid (successful completion earns a certificate + referral letter)
How to Apply
Submit your application today. If selected, you will be invited to complete a short assessment. Top-performing candidates will then progress to the structured training and the internship phase.
Key skills/competency
- Venture Capital
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Due Diligence
- Market Research
- Startup Ecosystem
- Deal Sourcing
- Financial Modeling
- Investment Memos
- Capitalization Tables
- Private Equity
How to Get Hired at Wall Street Oasis
- Research Wall Street Oasis's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their community-driven finance focus.
- Tailor your resume for VC: Customize your resume to highlight analytical skills, research experience, and any exposure to finance or entrepreneurship, even if not direct VC.
- Prepare for assessments: The Wall Street Oasis application includes a short assessment; practice analytical reasoning and demonstrate your quick learning ability.
- Show genuine interest in venture: During any interview stage, articulate why you're passionate about venture capital, startups, and how this internship aligns with your career goals.
- Network effectively: If successful, leverage the program's partner network by actively engaging with mentors and fellow interns for long-term career advantages.
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