Sometimes Venture Capital Job interview questions are meant to test the logic of the candidate. Here is one that has been used successfully in the past and getting it right could take you to new heights!

A test rocket is released when it is 96 feet from the ground. The rocket rises 3 feet, then falls 6 feet, then is boosted 12 feet, then falls 24 feet, and so on.

If each rise or fall of 3 feet takes 1 second, in how many seconds will the rocket hit the ground?

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A division of a large bank’s Private Equity Group, originates, executes and manages private equity investments. In addition to earning an attractive return on capital, investments are made with the goal of generating ancillary benefits for the Bank. The targeted investment size ranges from $5 to $50 million with returns dependent on risk.

Associate plays a key role in the evaluation and execution of potential investments as well as in the management and analysis of liquidity events of current portfolio investments. The relatively small size of the group offers analysts the unique opportunity to immediately assume significant responsibilities and to work closely with senior members of the team.

Candidates should have approximately two years of investment banking or private equity experience. This is a pre-MBA position. Candidates should have graduated in the top of their class from a well-regarded undergraduate program.

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Are you interested in working for private equity firm that focuses on small cap acquisitions and investments? Do you consider yourself to be a talented, experienced investment professional? Are you self-motivated and do you bring an ability to develop methods for finding and evaluating new deals?

Based in San Francisco, the Firms objective is to acquire or invest in small companies. With hundreds of millions of dollars under management, assets are used to provide owners, estates, or investors with liquidity. The firm also considers minority investments.

This position requires little experience and a high GPA. The primary responsibility of the Analyst will be to assist the deal sourcing team in finding, analyzing and executing new investment opportunities. The Analyst will be exposed to the entire investment cycle of portfolio companies, from origination to exit. Candidates must feel comfortable interacting with corporate executives, being able to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze potential investment opportunities.

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The Firm is a leading alternative investment firm that invests in a wide variety of opportunistic and value-oriented transactions across private equity, distressed debt and commercial real estate where conditions exist for compelling absolute returns over a short and medium duration.

The Firm is seeking a private equity analyst for the investment team that will play an active role in the private equity investment process with the opportunity to work on all aspects of the investment process, including acquisitions, management lift-outs, sales/dispositions and portfolio management.

Candidates should possess broad-based analytical skills, superior capabilities with private equity analyses and proven research skills. A background in investing in the financial services sector is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference for a Candidates concentrating in accounting, finance or economics. 2-3 years of related experience in the investment industry. Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills utilizing Microsoft Excel. Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively meet deadlines. Strong writing, presentation, listening, reading comprehension and communication skills. Team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure in an entrepreneurial environment. Outstanding level of attention to detail, accountability, integrity and ethics. Ability to assess transaction strategies, capital strategies and assist in the structuring of potential transactions.

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Our client is an alternative asset merchant bank whose mission is to advise and raise funds globally for a variety of alternative asset funds. They seek somebody with an enquiring mind to complete thorough due diligence on private equity general partnerships before fund raising commences. Necessary skills include financial modeling and team work. Ideally, experience of no more than four years within an investment bank or Big 4 transactions services is sought. Scope exists for this position to develop into business development and marketing within private equity.

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Private Equity and Venture Capital compensation progression clearly follows the career path. The compensation survey shows that, on average, the compensation of associates and senior associates is less than 40% of what a managing director makes and about 65% of what a principal in the firm makes. Also the most senior team members realize 35% higher bonus percentages on average.

The real money starts at the Principal level and is found to nearly double at the Managing Director level. A surprising factor is that Associates earn nearly as much as Senior Associates. This may be an indication of the high demand for talent in the market even at the lower levels or a byproduct of varying responsibilities by title between firms.