Everything to prepare for a Real Ventures interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
3 reasons for Real Ventures
Venture interviews test sourcing and judgement rather than technicals. Bring a company they have not invested in and explain why you would back it, then name a portfolio company of theirs you find interesting and why. That does more than any structural reason.
Deliberate ecosystem-building role in Montreal, including accelerator and community work, so the firm's impact extends past its portfolio.
Seed stage with a long history of backing founders early.
Strong Quebec tech network.
Firm-specific questions
Why Real Ventures over Golden Ventures or Relay Ventures?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: montreal seed pioneer with 70+ portfolio companies; runs the founderfuel accelerator and other founder programmes; last raised a c$181m two-pool fund in 2017; now in portfolio-support mode, not making new investments.
What do you make of this move: Launched the Real Fellowship, pairing about a dozen experienced entrepreneurs with portfolio founders?
Dated Apr 22, 2024. Explain the strategic logic and what it means for the team you would join.
4 more Real Ventures-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Coming soon
We’re collecting the real technical and behavioural questions candidates were asked at Real Ventures, by role and office, and how each round runs.
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