VC Analyst @ 137 Ventures in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 127,500 - 137,500; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in San Francisco is looking for an Analyst to join their investment team. You will conduct due diligence, perform business and valuation analysis, and engage with current and prospective portfolio companies.

The position requires an undergraduate degree and 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, or relevant fields. Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in technology startups are essential. The base salary ranges from $127,500 to $137,500 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with the technology startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and valuation analysis.
• Prepare presentation deliverables and investment memos.
• Meet with founders and senior executives.
• Research and draft reports on investment themes.
• Monitor investments and prepare quarterly updates.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical abilities

Financial modeling

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree with a track record of academic excellence

Job description

Analyst

San Francisco, CA

137 Ventures was founded in 2011 by Justin Fishner-Wolfson and S. Alexander Jacobson after spinning out of Founders Fund. We are a multi‑strategy, multi‑stage venture capital firm investing in generational high‑growth technology businesses. The firm’s goal is to drive outsized returns by building concentrated positions through different strategies including liquidity and primary capital. 137 has $5B+ in AUM across seven funds and other vehicles in a portfolio that includes SpaceX, Palantir, Uber, AirBnB, Anduril, Gusto, Ramp, and more.

Position Description

We’re looking for an Analyst to join our investment team. The Analyst will be exposed to all aspects of the investment due diligence process, including researching markets and industry trends, performing business and valuation analysis on prospective investments, and meeting with current and prospective portfolio companies.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and valuation analysis on prospective and current investments
• Prepare various presentation deliverables including investment memos, marketing materials, and investor reports
• Meet with founders and senior executives at current and prospective portfolio companies
• Research and draft reports on investment themes and industries of interest
• Monitor existing investments and prepare quarterly valuation updates

Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a track record of academic excellence
• 1–3 years of professional experience working in investment banking, strategy consulting, technology, venture capital, private equity, investment management, or other relevant fields
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with advanced financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with and genuine interest in the technology startup ecosystem
• Excellent business judgment, interpersonal skills, and work ethic
• Detail oriented with exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented environment while also working independently
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Willingness to travel domestically

Base salary range of approx. $127,500 – $137,500 plus carried interest and benefits.

137 Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.