Venture Capital / Investment Manager for Industrial IT, AI and B2B Software

Emerald Technology Ventures; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entrepreneurial Venture Capital/Investment Manager to join their Toronto team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and sustainability, analyzing and evaluating cutting-edge industrial IT and B2B software solutions. You will leverage your technical expertise to identify growth opportunities and support promising startups. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm fosters an employee-first culture, offering a hybrid work environment, professional development budget, and various perks to enhance work-life balance. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in the venture capital space, this position is for you.

Benefits

Employee-first culture

Insurance package

Public transportation coverage

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Paid leave for volunteering

Remote work allowance

Budget for professional development

Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science or similar with hands-on experience in industrial software.
• Several years in startups or large corporations with insight into software scaling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends in industrial IT and B2B software to enhance productivity.
• Source and analyze startups for investment recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Industry Knowledge

Technical Knowledge in AI and Machine Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

AI Technologies

Machine Learning

Job description

Venture Capital / Investment Manager for Industrial IT, AI and B2B Software

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Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology. Founded in 2000, it is a pioneer in open innovation, providing multi-national corporations with rich deal flow and insight in the sectors and markets of tomorrow. Emerald has managed and advised assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto, and Singapore. The firm is dedicated to tackling big challenges in climate change and sustainability, having facilitated over 500 venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees for over 100 startups.

To expand our capacity in the team of investment managers with sector expertise, we are seeking an entrepreneurial person to join our team in Toronto with outstanding knowledge in Industrial IT and B2B Software solutions. This represents a unique opportunity to become part of a global team, expand our activities, and create a tangible and sustainable impact.

What you will do

1. Analyze and evaluate trends, products, and solutions in the broad field of industrial IT and B2B software for various industrial applications, focusing on cross-industry software solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency, including supply chain management, workforce optimization, R&D, product development, and ESG/emissions reporting.
2. Use your technical knowledge and networks to anticipate customer needs, identify challenges and growth opportunities, and prepare investment strategy recommendations for these sectors.
3. Map market sub-sectors to identify promising startups in your sector.
4. Source and analyze startups from technological, IP, product, business model, and operational perspectives, and prepare investment recommendations as part of a deal team.
5. Coordinate and perform due diligence on technology, product, market, business strategy, and management as part of a deal team.
6. Support portfolio companies and monitor their progress on key performance indicators.
7. Build and expand Emerald’s network of industry and technology experts.
8. Travel as needed for due diligence, conferences, and liaising with portfolio companies and strategic investors.
9. Engage with and maintain relationships with key strategic investors, supporting their open innovation and investment activities.

What you will need

1. Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or similar.
2. Post-graduate qualification like an MBA is a plus.
3. Hands-on experience with cutting-edge industrial software technologies, including AI and Machine Learning, with understanding of their impact on industry.
4. Several years of industry experience, either in startups or large corporations, with insight into building and scaling software solutions.
5. Experience in collaborations between startups and established companies is preferred.
6. Venture investing experience is a strong plus.
7. Curious personality with strong analytical skills across technical, commercial, and strategic areas.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across disciplines.
9. Energetic self-starter capable of working in a dynamic environment.
10. Proficiency in English and ideally one or two other languages.

What we offer

• Employee-first culture
• Insurance package
• Public transportation coverage
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid leave for volunteering, education, and life events
• Remote work allowance
• Budget for professional development

Emerald values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, age, culture, nationality, ethnicity, physical abilities, beliefs, sexual orientation, or other attributes.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting and Other
• Industries: Venture Capital, Investment Management, Software Development