Token Venture Investor

Decasonic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain innovation fund in Chicago is seeking a Token Venture Investor to focus on technical expertise, liquid venture capital, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AI and blockchain technologies and have up to five years of relevant experience, including product management or venture capital. Responsibilities include evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and engaging with the Web3 community to foster ecosystem growth. This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of innovation and investment.

Qualifications

• Up to five years of experience in product management, venture capital, or business development.
• Strong understanding of AI & blockchain technologies.
• Exceptional ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent analytical ability to analyze and synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Global mindset with experience working across international markets.
• Community engagement experience building relationships within technical and Web3 communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with investment team for deal execution.
• Evaluate business models and token protocols.
• Prepare investment valuation analyses for the committee.
• Engage with AI, Web3 and blockchain communities, contributing thought leadership and promoting our investment philosophy.
• Mine and manage a robust deal pipeline using CRM tools and network at industry events.
• Partner with portfolio companies post-investment to support their technical and operational growth.

Skills

AI technologies

Blockchain technologies

Tokenomics

Analytical skills

Community engagement

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 12/16/2024

Decasonic is the venture and digital assets fund building blockchain innovation. We draw on our decades of experience as both tech investors and operators to help founders in blockchain accelerate product market fit & scale growth.

Job Description

We are seeking a Token Venture Investor with a focus on technical expertise, liquid venture capital, and community engagement to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, investment, and ecosystem building, with a passion for emerging technologies such as blockchain, Web3, AI, and gaming.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Research industry trends and identify promising technologies that align with our investment theses.
• Formulate high-conviction investment theses in emerging technology sectors, including blockchain, Web3, AI, metaverse, and gaming.
• Engage in community-building and marketing activities across digital platforms and in-person events to source top-tier deals.
• Network at industry events to build relationships with founders, investors, traders, developers, and ecosystem leaders in Web3 and related fields.
• Systematically source global investment opportunities and maintain a robust deal pipeline using CRM tools.
• Evaluate technical architectures, tokenomics, and scalability of potential investment targets in liquid VC markets.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including technical audits, token protocol reviews, and market analysis.
• Draft investment recommendations based on thesis-driven fundamental analysis.
• Cultivate long‑term relationships with founders, investors, traders, developers and ecosystem partners to foster deal flow and portfolio company success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other members of the investment team to drive end-to-end deal execution.
• Manage cross-functional resources across global time zones, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Evaluate business models, token protocols, and market potential for early-stage and liquid ventures.
• Prepare detailed investment valuation analyses and presentations for the investment committee.
• Partner with portfolio companies post-investment to support their technical and operational growth.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide detailed updates to management.
• Engage with AI, Web3 and blockchain communities, contributing thought leadership and promoting our investment philosophy.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Professional Experience: Up to five years of experience in roles such as product management, venture capital, business development, strategy consulting, or technical sales/marketing.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of AI & blockchain technologies, tokenomics, and decentralized protocols. Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, gaming, and virtual/augmented reality is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and presentation to stakeholders.
• Global Mindset: Experience working with multinational companies or across international markets.
• Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience building relationships within technical and Web3 communities, with a passion for fostering ecosystem growth.