Venture Capitalist
Investor who provides the funds to launch or expand a startup in exchange for potential returns.
Overview
A Venture Capitalist is an investor that provides the funds to launch or expand a startup (a new business). They provide the funds because the potential Return On Investment (ROI) can be significant if the company is successful.
Where they work
- Venture Capital Firms
Work environment
It is a desk job. Local travel is part of the job role as you will be attending meetings. You are likely to work for 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation. Entrepreneurship: you can choose to work independently.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You can determine the procedure of your own work
- You are a careful and organised person
- You can keep accurate records of expenses and income
- You like to help people solve their problems
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
- 2Pursue a Bachelor's in any subject (preferably Business Administration/Management Studies)
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's and follow it up with an MBA
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The courses are offered by the Department of Management.
Government institutes
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
- Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus, Kerala
- Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- School of Management, Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- IBS Business School, Hyderabad, Telangana
- VIT Business School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
- AIMS Institutes, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Doon Business School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Analyst
- 2Pre-MBA Associate
- 3Post-MBA or Senior Associate
- 4Principal or VP
- 5Partner or Junior Partner
- 6Senior Partner or General Partner
Expected income
₹40,000 – ₹80,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Sriram Krishnan — Currently works as investor and partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The company is one of the investors in Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. He has a B.Tech. in Information Technology from SRM Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 257 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Associate_-_Venture_Capital_Firm/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.