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University of Pennsylvania alumni in venture capital
31 University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania alumni work in venture capital, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers.
| Firm | University of Pennsylvania alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Partners | 7 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Energy Impact Partners | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into venture capital from University of Pennsylvania
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 University of Pennsylvania alumni work in venture capital?
31 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Pennsylvania #2 of 8 schools in venture capital. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Pennsylvania alumni work in venture capital?
The firms with the most University of Pennsylvania alumni in venture capital are Insight Partners (7), OrbiMed (2), Energy Impact Partners (2), Coatue Management (2), Anthemis Group (2) and Dragoneer Investment Group (2).
How do I network into venture capital from University of Pennsylvania?
Email University of Pennsylvania alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Pennsylvania and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Pennsylvania alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.