Venture Capital is a type of financing that is offered to early-stage companies in exchange for equity within the company. Venture Capital firms focus on raising capital from outside investors and sources and utilizing that money to grow the company.

Subsequently, Venture Capitalists spend a lot of time finding new startups to invest in and reaching out to those startups to establish relationships. They then complete tasks like researching the startups, performing due diligence, and investigating the financial projections and trends within the market.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills 
• Ability to leverage and utilize data visualization tools like Excel
• Superb communication and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of fluctuating trends within the market