Columbia University
Columbia University alumni in venture capital
17 Columbia University alumni work in venture capital and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among Columbia University alumni in venture capital in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where Columbia University alumni work in venture capital, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers.
| Firm | Columbia University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Impact Partners | 5 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Insight Partners | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Generate | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into venture capital from Columbia University
Venture capital teams invest at different stages and in different sectors. Research the firm’s public investment focus and the responsibilities of any open role.
- Check current internships and full-time roles on the firm’s official channels.
- Confirm location, experience requirements, and start date for each opportunity.
- Track applications separately from exploratory conversations with investors.
Read about the portfolio and develop a specific question about the team’s work. Explain how your own experience relates to the role rather than assuming one background is required.
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Questions
How many Columbia University alumni work in venture capital?
17 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Columbia University #7 of 8 schools in venture capital. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Columbia University alumni work in venture capital?
The firms with the most Columbia University alumni in venture capital are Energy Impact Partners (5), Insight Partners (1), Andreessen Horowitz (1), Blockchain Capital (1), City Light Capital (1) and Congruent Ventures (1).
How do I network into venture capital from Columbia University?
Email Columbia University alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Columbia University and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Columbia University alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.