VC Associate/Sr Associate
LocationPalo Alto, California
Base Salary Range$125000-$175000-per Year
Contract TypePermanent
Job Reference41254
TitleVC Associate/Sr Associate
The Fund:
Our client is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in exceptional founders who are building customer-loved tech companies that scale to sustained success. They work closely with their portfolio founders and companies to help them succeed. They are a small but mighty team based in Palo Alto and New York.
The Role:
This awesome addition to the team will work across several functions including sourcing, diligence of new venture investments, portfolio company support, community building, firm operations, strategic planning, and selective support for LP relationships.
Candidates should be fast learners with a unique blend of situational judgment, detail and service orientation, networking abilities, financial analysis skills, communication skills, hustle, and emotional intelligence.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, close-knit, and fun-loving team, while gaining extraordinary exposure to all facets of venture capital, working closely with a curated group of early-stage startups, building your network, and playing a valued role in the growth and success of a world-class seed fund.
This role has three main areas of focus:
1. Help the team source and evaluate new technologies & venture opportunities
2. Help the team provide world-class support to our portfolio companies
3. Help with other venture firm-building activities
They are looking for:
• 3+ years prior full-time work experience, either in tech-focused venture capital, growth equity, management consulting, investment banking, startups, or a blend of prior work experiences. Additional experience will be required for a Senior Associate.
• A track record supporting and partnering successfully with executive-level operators
• Financial literacy and the ability to analyze investment and market related data
• Digital fluency, a passion for technology, and prior exposure to tech and/or the tech investing ecosystem
• A track record of being a standout colleague, with a high sense of urgency balanced with strong attention to detail, quality orientation, and organizational skills
• A proven track record to thrive in an unstructured environment through resourcefulness, high efficiency, and work ethic
• Outstanding and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Someone who is comfortable executing with little direction and/or structure, and who will pro-actively ask for clarification or direction when needed
• Outstanding EQ (emotional intelligence) and the ability to anticipate needs and expectations
• A sense of humor, empathy for others, and confidence with humility
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with the utmost integrity, and to maintain trusted confidence, with all internal and external partners
Other position specifications
• This role is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area or New York City
• This is a full-time role with salary, medical benefits, and 401k
Our client is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in exceptional founders who are building customer-loved tech companies that scale to sustained success. They work closely with their portfolio founders and companies to help them succeed. They are a small but mighty team based in Palo Alto and New York.
The Role:
This awesome addition to the team will work across several functions including sourcing, diligence of new venture investments, portfolio company support, community building, firm operations, strategic planning, and selective support for LP relationships.
Candidates should be fast learners with a unique blend of situational judgment, detail and service orientation, networking abilities, financial analysis skills, communication skills, hustle, and emotional intelligence.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, close-knit, and fun-loving team, while gaining extraordinary exposure to all facets of venture capital, working closely with a curated group of early-stage startups, building your network, and playing a valued role in the growth and success of a world-class seed fund.
This role has three main areas of focus:
1. Help the team source and evaluate new technologies & venture opportunities
2. Help the team provide world-class support to our portfolio companies
3. Help with other venture firm-building activities
They are looking for:
• 3+ years prior full-time work experience, either in tech-focused venture capital, growth equity, management consulting, investment banking, startups, or a blend of prior work experiences. Additional experience will be required for a Senior Associate.
• A track record supporting and partnering successfully with executive-level operators
• Financial literacy and the ability to analyze investment and market related data
• Digital fluency, a passion for technology, and prior exposure to tech and/or the tech investing ecosystem
• A track record of being a standout colleague, with a high sense of urgency balanced with strong attention to detail, quality orientation, and organizational skills
• A proven track record to thrive in an unstructured environment through resourcefulness, high efficiency, and work ethic
• Outstanding and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Someone who is comfortable executing with little direction and/or structure, and who will pro-actively ask for clarification or direction when needed
• Outstanding EQ (emotional intelligence) and the ability to anticipate needs and expectations
• A sense of humor, empathy for others, and confidence with humility
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with the utmost integrity, and to maintain trusted confidence, with all internal and external partners
Other position specifications
• This role is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area or New York City
• This is a full-time role with salary, medical benefits, and 401k