10 Best Blogs/Resources for Learning Venture Capital

When starting off in venture capital a year and a half ago, I did not know the best resources to use to better understand the industry and terminology. Over time, I have also had a few people reach out trying to learn more about the industry, and when I spoke to them about some of the blogs/resources, they had never heard of them. So with that, I figured why not compile a list of some of the most helpful I have used and put it out there? Hope you enjoy and let me know of any additional blogs/resources you might have read.

• Crunchbase: Great all-around free resource to find all business information you need for a private and public companies
• Pitchbook: Basically Crunchbase on steroids including public and private market datasets. It is usually a subscription but some universities offer free access
• Why VCs Need Unicorns: A blog to understand the math behind VC investing and returns
• What Returns are “Good Enough” for Early-Stage VCs: Another blog that helps understand VC exit thoughts and what is needed
• Venture Capital Glossary: Great blog that explains every single VC term and various lingo in the industry
• Exec Sum: Newsletter that is sent out every morning that prepares you for the day with what’s going on in the world, financial markets, and PE/VC fundraising and round announcements
• FinSMEs: Website that provides real time VC and PE deals/news
• GoingVC: A VC website that is helping provide greater access and knowledge into the venture capital industry
• John Gannon Blog: A website with a comprehensive list of VC job openings as well as industry knowledge to help you in the role
• Emerging Venture Capitalist Association: An organization for young venture professionals to join and network with like minded people and share information as future venture capital partners