Tech Investment Associate (AI & Cybersecurity)

OnePrime Capital; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OnePrime Capital in Palo Alto seeks candidates with a technical background to build a career in investing. You will work directly with the Managing Partners to evaluate private technology companies and help decide where, when and at what price to invest.

Title and responsibilities will reflect experience. The role offers opportunities across opportunity assessment, underwriting and execution, and portfolio monitoring, with increasing responsibility as you gain investing experience.

Qualifications

• Technical background in computer science or engineering.
• Hands-on software engineering or ML/security product experience.
• Experience in AI or cybersecurity is a strong plus.
• Interest in how technology companies make money and grow.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare opportunity overviews covering product, technology and market.
• Present findings in team reviews and identify questions for diligence.
• Evaluate inbound opportunities and research sectors for investments.
• Assess product architecture and its effect on competition and economics.
• Conduct calls with technical leaders, customers and experts to test claims.
• Support or lead diligence on complex AI and cybersecurity investments.

Skills

Technical background

Software engineering

AI or cybersecurity

Investing interest

Analytical skills

Defend a viewpoint

Job description

OnePrime Capital in Palo Alto seeks candidates with a technical background to build a career in investing. You will work directly with the Managing Partners to evaluate private technology companies and help decide where, when and at what price to invest.

Title and responsibilities will reflect experience. The role offers opportunities across opportunity assessment, underwriting and execution, and portfolio monitoring, with increasing responsibility as you gain investing experience.