FAQ:

We are looking for a few high-achieving undergraduates from any major with a demonstrated interest in startups, technology, and finance. Successful applicants in former cycles have come from a variety of backgrounds and no experience is required to join our team.

We recruit a new class at the beginning of every Fall and Spring quarter.

Midway Ventures prides itself in fostering a close-knit community and collaborative culture. We have introduced two broader cohort groups that applicants can choose to apply for: Product and Strategy.

Each cycle, we typically accept between 5-6 new members per cohort group. All new members go through a specialized New Member Education trial period before becoming official members.

We expect a commitment of ~5-7 hours per week. All of our new-admitted members go through a quarter-long education training to understand the fundamentals of venture capital and working with a startup/VC firm.

There are three rounds, with invite only after the first round.

First round: written application with a couple questions regarding your interest in a specific cohort (Product or Strategy).

Second round: is an interview that includes both a behavioral and case study component.

Third round: group-based consulting case interview, to assess your ability to think critically on the spot and work well within a team.

Follow our Instagram (midway_vc) and attend our info sessions in order to learn more about our organization. Our Interest Form is linked here.

Additionally, we encourage you to stay up-to-date with developments in venture capital & technology via TechCrunch and Crunchbase, as well as engage with the Polsky Centre’s programming and attend any events that interest you!

Please also check our Instagram page for more information and updates! Should you have any other questions about applying, please feel free to contact us, and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

If you are a current or prospective UChicago student, feel free to reach out to our team or email midwayvc@gmail.com.