Village Capital
Working at Village Capital
Village Capital recruits leaders from around the world to join in the mission of democratizing entrepreneurship. The company builds communities around entrepreneurs and their ventures to improve opportunities for growth and success. Using a peer-selected investment model, Village Capital is able to deliver better results for entrepreneurs and those who back them.
Working in Village Capital’s offices
An Inspiring Mission
Whereas 80% of venture capital is awarded in just three states—New York, Massachusetts, and California—at Village Capital, the organization reverses the model and instead invests 80% of its capital to the rest of the country and emerging global markets. Investing in underserved communities in underappreciated parts of the country is something that Village Capital prides itself on.
Wanted—Flexibility
To be successful at Village Capital, it’s important that applicants be flexible. As a startup environment, things are rapidly changing, so what employees are doing one day could look very different from what they’re doing the next day. This requires an open mind and being able to shift gears quickly.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed
At Village Capital, the company changes the power dynamics of venture capital by putting control in the hands of the entrepreneurs with what they call a “peer-selected investment model.” At the end of every program, the entrepreneurs go through a ranking process to decide which companies get an investment, a process where everyone learns a great deal.
