Associate, Venture Capital Investing

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash salary and carry

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan

Exposure to diverse founders

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Silverton Partners in Austin, TX seeks a Venture Capital Associate to support the investment team by sourcing and evaluating early-stage companies, conducting market research, and assisting with due diligence.

You will build financial models, prepare internal memos, and network with founders at industry events, gaining exposure to a diverse set of sectors with experienced partners.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of investment or M&A experience, or significant startup experience.
• Ability to quickly understand new markets.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel knowledge.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and self-motivated; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and develop investment theses.
• Build financial models and perform investment analysis.
• Assist portfolio companies and support board members.
• Prepare internal investment memos and reports.
• Network with peers and attend industry events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Market understanding

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Technical background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Silverton Partners is looking for a Venture Capital Associate to join their team in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll support the investment team by sourcing and evaluating early-stage companies, conducting market research, and assisting with due diligence. This is a great opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and engage with the startup ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Source and evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and develop investment theses.
• Build financial models and perform investment analysis.
• Assist portfolio companies and support board members.
• Prepare internal investment memos and reports.
• Network with peers and attend industry events.

What You Need

• 2-4 years of experience in investment or M&A, or significant startup experience.
• Ability to quickly understand new markets.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Excel.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical or engineering background preferred.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive cash salary and carry opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan for your future.
• Exposure to diverse founders and sectors.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced partners.

About the Firm

• Silverton Partners is a well-established venture capital firm based in Austin.
• They have a strong track record of top-performing returns.
• The firm invests out of its seventh fund.
• Team members gain exposure to a variety of investment opportunities.