Aerospace & Defense Ventures Associate

plugandplaytechcenter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug and Play Tech Center in Washington, DC is looking for a Ventures Associate to source Pre-seed to Series A startups for investment opportunities and accelerator participation in the Aerospace & Defense vertical. You will build a broad network with startups, investors, and corporate partners.

You will assess startup technology, mentor teams on fundraising and scaling, and conduct market research to identify trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a startup environment or within private finance.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A startups for investment opportunities and introductions to corporate partners and the accelerator.
• Assess startups with strong technology and Aerospace & Defense knowledge.
• Promote Plug and Play to startups, investors, corporates, universities, and government partners.
• Mentor startups on product market fit, fundraising, scaling, and ad-hoc business needs.
• Analyze market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape; engage with financial models.
• Support the deal team on investment opportunities.
• Build a network of Venture Capitalists and other investors to back portfolio startups.
• Connect startups with industry advisors, vendors, and service providers for faster product development.
• Conduct market and technology research to identify trends for corporate partners’ decisions.
• Identify mentoring opportunities with corporations and industry experts.
• Research new markets and opportunities in Aerospace & Defense.
• Use data-driven methods to evaluate startup performance and ROI potentials for partners.
• Provide event production and logistic support for demo days and mentor sessions.
• Source and evaluate emerging tech that aligns with partner pain points.
• Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Job description

Plug and Play Tech Center in Washington, DC is looking for a Ventures Associate to source Pre-seed to Series A startups for investment opportunities and accelerator participation in the Aerospace & Defense vertical. You will build a broad network with startups, investors, and corporate partners.

You will assess startup technology, mentor teams on fundraising and scaling, and conduct market research to identify trends.