Venture Capital Associate

Alexander Chapman; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential deep-tech venture capital firm in Toronto is searching for individuals to join their investment team. The successful candidate will engage with frontier-technology startups, conducting due diligence and market research across areas like quantum computing and AI. They will support portfolio companies and represent the firm in various industry events. This role is open to candidates at all levels of experience, offering a chance to rapidly grow within a small, high-caliber team.

Benefits

Exposure to global innovation ecosystems

Opportunity for rapid growth

Work on frontier technologies

Qualifications

• Background in STEM or strong background in venture capital.
• Strong understanding of deep-tech domains such as quantum computing, AI, or materials science.
• Curiosity and analytical thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early-stage deep-tech startups.
• Conduct technical and commercial due diligence.
• Support portfolio companies and represent the firm at events.

Skills

STEM background

Understanding of deep-tech domains

Analytical thinking

Business sense

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

About the Role

Our client — a leading deep-tech venture capital firm (confidential) — is expanding its investment team in Toronto. The firm backs frontier-technology companies across Quantum & Quantum Computing, AI, Advanced Materials, SpaceTech, and other deep-tech domains.

What You’ll Work On

Since this is a broad search, responsibilities will align to experience level, but may include:

• Sourcing and evaluating early-stage deep-tech startups
• Conducting technical and commercial due diligence
• Market research across frontier-tech verticals
• Supporting portfolio companies
• Working closely with investment partners on deal execution
• Representing the firm at events, founder meetings, and ecosystem engagements

Full details will be provided during the interview process.

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• Background in STEM (Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Materials, Space, or related fields) or Strong Background in Venture Capital.
• Strong understanding of deep-tech domains such as quantum computing, AI, materials science, or space technologies
• Curiosity, analytical thinking, and strong business sense

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in venture capital or investing
• Corporate or industry experience in a technical role
• Track record in sourcing, evaluating, or supporting early-stage companies
• Experience with deals (for senior candidates)

We’re open to candidates with 1 to 25+ years of experience — from highly capable juniors to seasoned venture investors.

Visa

Visa support may be possible on a case-by-case basis. No candidate will be excluded at this stage.

Why Join

• Work on frontier technologies shaping the next decade
• Join a small, high-caliber team (10 people)
• Significant exposure to founders, deals, and global innovation ecosystems
• Opportunity to grow rapidly regardless of seniority level