One easy way to learn more about venture capital is to read books and journals about the field, as well as check out Web sites. Here are some useful resources:
- The Business of Venture Capital: Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies, by Mahendra Ramsinghani
- "What is Venture Capital?": https://pitchbook.com/blog/what-is-venture-capital
- Entrepreneur: Venture Capital: https://www.entrepreneur.com/topic/venture-capital
Do you know the meaning of VC words and phrases such as accredited investor, greenfield, and Series A round? If not, you should peruse PitchBook’s Private Equity & Venture Capital Glossary (https://pitchbook.com/blog/private-equity-and-venture-capital-glossary) to familiarize yourself with industry jargon.
In college, join venture capital and business clubs. Talk with your professors about VC investment strategies, funding stages, and potential careers. Perhaps he or she can connect you with venture capitalists who would be willing to discuss their careers and the best ways to break into the field.