Investment Associate - Startup Sourcing & Due Diligence

Vctavern; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; Full time

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