Investing Analyst (Venture Capital)

TL;DR

Investing Analyst (Venture Capital): Sourcing and evaluating seed-stage startups with an accent on breakthrough research and technical innovation. Focus on conducting primary due diligence, developing investment theses, and supporting portfolio company growth.

Location: Onsite in Boston, USA

Company

A seed-stage venture capital firm based in Boston that invests in engineers, researchers, and scientists building solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.

What you will do

• Source new investment opportunities via conferences, online communities, and university labs.
• Meet with founders and customers to research markets, competitive landscapes, and underlying technologies.
• Conduct primary due diligence by sourcing and interviewing topic experts.
• Develop and publish deep-dive investment theses on thematic areas of interest.
• Collaborate with the investing team on decision-making and provide active support to portfolio companies.

Requirements

• Passion for a career in venture capital and a strong business mindset.
• Ability to rapidly learn and navigate various complex technical domains.
• Strong networking skills and comfort building a cold outbound funnel from scratch.
• Excellent writing and communication skills to simplify complex topics.
• Analytical mindset capable of balancing big-picture vision with data.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Boston.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage of health and dental insurance (including half of the deductible).
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Commute and wellness benefits.
• Phone reimbursement for business use.
• Free snacks, coffee, and lunch provided in the office.