There Are 2,600 Leading
Venture Capitalist and LBO Firms
We track 2,600 of the leading venture capitalists and LBO firms. Many have
assumed an active role in hiring for firms in which they have an investment. Candidates who generate the most interest from these firms are normally
executives who are candidates for "C" level positions (COO, CTO, etc.) or those
who can fill a role as head of a line function (VP Sales, etc.).
Assuming you have qualifications that would be of interest to these firms, we
will electronically distribute your resume to instate venture capitalists. If
you are a particularly good candidate for using this action channel, we can also
do this with national VCs.
Those who do best with venture capitalists are primarily in their 30s and 40s.
Typically, they have experience with well known firms and have advanced degrees.
We also make it easy for you to get your credentials in front of VC firms on
your own. Through our private website, you will be able to instantly get
information on venture capitalists who may be appropriate contacts.
All you need to do is specify locations and industries that interest you on our
interactive website. Within 24 to 48 hours you can receive a list of firms to
consider contacting. You would then connect with them by placing the resumes we
have written for you.
Sample Letter for Sending
to Venture Capitalists
Dear Mr. Miller:
I know from past discussions with venture capital firms that you need to search
for second-stage management about as often as you recruit for start-ups, and
that turnaround experience is part of the mix of requirements. My second-stage
rapid growth and turnaround achievements are significant.
By way of introduction, as a Fortune 500 executive and marketing leader, I have
enjoyed a classical marketing and management career including key positions with
well-known firms and brands such as Lever Brothers, Lipton, Borden and Good
Humor. My experience encompasses growth through such positions as Director of
Product Management, Marketing Director, Senior Vice President of Sales and
President.
Entrepreneurial by nature, I also have more than a decade of experience in
start-ups and turnaround management. I have consistently increased sales,
expanded market share, reduced costs, and streamlined operations in a wide range
of situations.
As a venture capitalist, your ear is close to the ground regarding new business
opportunities in the consumer product area. With that in mind, I am requesting a
brief meeting in which we could exchange industry knowledge.
I will contact you in a few days to determine a time when we can meet. I look
forward to speaking with you. Thank you in advance. A detailed biography is
attached.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Larry Morgan
(312) 578-4579
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How Some of Our Clients View
Contacting VCs
"I used your service and have accepted a position. It came through contacting a venture capitalist in Atlanta. My background is in biochemistry and I had been a sales executive with Novartis. I could not be more pleased. However, I would not recommend the venture capital route for everyone. I am 53 years old and in the course of investing a lot of time with VC firms, had very little response because of my age. Their preference is for younger executives. I did have several things emerge, but all were related to my previous industry experience and my MBA and Ph.D. My new position is President— Chief Operating Officer of a firm with $10 million in initial financing.
"I am 32 years old, have a BS from Northwestern and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Most recently, I had been with a major consulting firm for five years and engaged JMAC for only one goal. I wanted to make the shift from staff work as a consultant to a line position in general management. Raising a family, I also wanted much less travel. I had a lot of response from venture capitalists, even in the slower economy. However, while I have landed an excellent position, my starting guaranteed package is $175,000 ... $50,000 less than my guaranteed package last year. My stock option package is really what the opportunity is about."
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