Senior Investment Associate

InforCapital, partnership; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

InforCapital, partnership is seeking a Senior Investment Associate based in Santa Clara, California. This full-time role involves sourcing and evaluating early- to growth-stage startup opportunities, with a focus on semiconductors and deep-tech domains.

The ideal candidate will have experience in venture capital or investment banking, with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting market analyses, building financial models, and collaborating with portfolio companies to drive value creation.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital or investment banking.
• Strong analytical and value creation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate startup investment opportunities.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses.
• Build financial models and perform due diligence.
• Prepare investment memos for the investment committee.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies on value creation.

Skills

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Strategic planning

Operational support

Job description

# Senior Investment AssociateApplied VenturesSenior AssociateVenture CapitalTechnologyFull-timeLocationSanta Clara, United StatesDate PostedJune 6, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Senior Associate jobs in Santa Clara, United States" are published.## About This RoleApplied Ventures, LLC is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT), the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display worldwide. For more than a decade, Applied Ventures has invested in startups driving innovation in areas such as smartphones, AR/VR, AI, autonomous vehicles, big data, life sciences, 3D printing, robotics, cleantech, and advanced materials.The firm is stage-agnostic and invests up to $100M per year across global markets. Applied Ventures has backed over 100 companies in 19 countries, giving team members exposure to a diverse portfolio and international ecosystem.Role OverviewThis is a full-time, on-site Senior Investment Associate role based in Santa Clara, CA. The Senior Investment Associate will source and evaluate early- to growth-stage startup opportunities aligned with Applied Ventures’ strategic focus areas, including semiconductors, advanced displays, and adjacent deep-tech domains.Responsibilities include:- Source and evaluate early- to growth-stage startup investment opportunities- Conduct market and competitive analyses in semiconductor, AI, and deep-tech sectors- Build financial models and perform due diligence on prospective investments- Prepare investment memos and recommendation materials for the investment committee- Work closely with portfolio companies on value creation initiatives including strategic planning and operational support- Collaborate with the broader Applied Materials organization to leverage corporate insightsApplied Ventures offers team members exposure to a diverse, international portfolio and the unique advantage of operating at the intersection of corporate R&D and venture investing.Apply for this Position