Investment Associate

Vctavern; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vctavern is seeking an Investment Associate to join our dynamic team in Sunnyvale, California. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in investor relations. This role involves building relationships with universities, outreach to investment opportunities, and conducting market analysis.

We are looking for detail-oriented, creative problem solvers who are passionate about innovation and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us to support the investment process and contribute to exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented candidates will thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience in sourcing startups and/or organizing events is essential.
• Passion for startups and entrepreneurship is required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships between top universities and the Investment Team.
• Conduct outreach to investment opportunities via events or sourcing.
• Assist with competitive and market analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in investor relations

Detail-oriented

Creative problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

If you want to work for a rapidly growing company that values the work you do, then we want to meet you.

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all four corners of the world. Our vision is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Plug and Play Tech Center is currently looking for an Investment Associate to help support our dynamic team. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, familiar with the start-up ecosystem, driven, articulate, and enjoy working with others in a fun and fast-paced environment. We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in investor relations.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Build relationships between top universities and Plug and Play Investment Team
• Constant outreach to investment opportunities via events or general sourcing
• Assist with competitive and market analysis
• Help funnel/source startups and conduct due diligence for selected startups for the managing partner
• Support the General Partner in the investment process
• Assist the Investment team in all projects and initiatives

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience sourcing startups and/or organizing events
• Passion for startups and entrepreneurship