Intern, Venture Analyst

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Forty.5 Ventures in Los Angeles is seeking a Venture Analyst Intern to dive into sourcing, market research, and memo writing for partners. This hands-on role blends investment insight with entrepreneurial exposure, ideal for learners eager to see how venture decisions are made.

You will evaluate opportunities, build market maps, conduct due diligence calls with startups, and draft investment memos for review.

Qualifications

• Interest in venture capital and startups.
• Ability to analyze market trends and data.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and create market maps.
• Perform due diligence calls with startups.
• Write investment memos for partners to review.
• Learn about the decision-making process in venture capital.

Skills

Venture capital interest

Market analysis

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Market research tools

Job description

The Venture Analyst Intern position at Forty.5 Ventures offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of venture capital. Interns will engage in sourcing companies, conducting market research, and writing investment memos that are actually read by partners. This role is designed for those eager to learn about both the investment side and the entrepreneurial side of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities
• Conduct market research and create market maps
• Perform due diligence calls with startups
• Write investment memos for partners to review
• Learn about the decision-making process in venture capital

What You Need

• Strong interest in venture capital and startups
• Ability to analyze market trends and data
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Love

• Hands-on experience in the venture capital industry
• Opportunity to work closely with a small, dynamic team
• Exposure to both investing and building companies
• Chance to see how investment decisions are made

About the Firm

• Forty.5 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles
• Invests across Southeastern Europe, the US, and Asia
• Focuses on both investing in and building companies
• Offers a unique perspective on the startup ecosystem