Who gets ahead in VC? Mostly the usual suspects | Sifted

Sifted argues that senior leadership in venture capital is often shaped less by pure merit than by insider networks and privilege.

Well-connected candidates inside VC firms are more likely to be promoted to general partner roles, reinforcing existing power structures.

The piece says these promotion patterns can limit who gets to make investment decisions and influence which founders receive funding.

It highlights how access, social capital, and proximity to current leaders can matter as much as performance in advancing a VC career.