Investment Director

IXSAR Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

IXSAR Capital in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Investment Director to source and evaluate early-stage opportunities in space-tech, autonomy, and robotics. You will lead market and financial analyses and manage the deal process from screening to closing.

The role is on-site and full-time; you will work with founders to scale portfolio companies, prepare investment memos, and contribute to refining the firm’s investment theses and sector insights.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Investment Management and Investments, including experience leading deals and managing an early-stage portfolio.
• Advanced Analytical Skills and Finance capabilities, with demonstrated ability to perform financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing Investment Strategies, particularly in venture capital and deep-tech sectors.
• Relevant experience in venture capital, private equity, or technology-focused investing, ideally within space-tech, autonomy, or robotics.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is beneficial.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with technical founders and co-investors, with clear, concise communication skills.
• Proven capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Comfort with on-site work in San Francisco, CA and willingness to attend meetings, conferences, and site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• The Investment Director is responsible for sourcing and evaluating early-stage investment opportunities in space-tech, autonomy, and robotics, conducting rigorous market and financial analyses, and leading investment processes from initial screening through term sheet negotiation and closing.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include managing deal pipelines, performing due diligence, preparing investment memos and presentations, representing the firm at industry events, and contributing to the continuous improvement of IXSAR Capital's investment frameworks and decision-making practices.

Skills

Investment mgmt

Financial modeling

Venture capital

Deal sourcing

Due diligence

Strategic analysis

Founder relationships

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Company Description IXSAR Capital is a San Francisco-based venture firm focused on investments in space-tech, autonomy, and robotics. The firm partners with technical founders from pre-seed to Series A, leading high-conviction funding rounds and providing active support as companies scale. IXSAR Capital is known for its deep sector specialization and hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio teams on strategy, product, and growth. The firm offers an entrepreneurial environment where investment professionals can engage directly with cutting-edge technologies and founders shaping the future of their industries.

Role Description The Investment Director is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco, CA. This role is responsible for sourcing and evaluating early-stage investment opportunities in space-tech, autonomy, and robotics, conducting rigorous market and financial analysis, and leading investment processes from initial screening through term sheet negotiation and closing. The Investment Director will work closely with founders to support portfolio companies on strategy, fundraising, and scaling, while collaborating with internal partners to refine investment theses and build sector insights. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing deal pipelines, performing due diligence, preparing investment memos and presentations, representing the firm at industry events, and contributing to the continuous improvement of IXSAR Capital's investment frameworks and decision-making practices.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Investment Management and Investments, including experience leading deals and managing an early-stage portfolio.
• Advanced Analytical Skills and Finance capabilities, with demonstrated ability to perform financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing Investment Strategies, particularly in venture capital and deep-tech sectors.
• Relevant experience in venture capital, private equity, or technology-focused investing, ideally within space-tech, autonomy, or robotics.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is beneficial.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with technical founders and co-investors, with clear, concise communication skills.
• Proven capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Comfort with on-site work in San Francisco, CA and willingness to attend meetings, conferences, and site visits as needed.