VC Analyst @ 16VC in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with partners and gain exposure to all facets of venture investing, from sourcing deals to developing investment theses.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in venture capital or related fields, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or a startup in a strategic role.
• Strong analytical skills and a deep curiosity about technology, startups, and venture investing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex ideas into concise insights.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, market sizing, and valuation.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate early-stage investment opportunities across sectors.
• Conduct deep market, competitive, and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and operational planning.
• Support development of sector-specific investment theses.
• Help refine internal databases and research processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Market sizing

Valuation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an intellectually curious, analytical, and driven Investment Analyst to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the partners, gain exposure to all aspects of the venture investing lifecycle, and help shape the future of our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify and evaluate early-stage investment opportunities across sectors. Track emerging technologies and market trends.
• Diligence Support: Conduct deep market, competitive, and financial analysis. Assist in preparing investment memos and presenting to the investment committee.
• Portfolio Support: Collaborate with portfolio companies on strategic initiatives, research, and operational planning.
• Thesis Development: Support development of sector-specific investment theses. Stay abreast of relevant tech, product, and market trends.
• Internal Systems: Help refine internal databases, deal pipelines, and research processes to enhance firm productivity and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or a startup in a strategic role.
• Strong analytical skills and a deep curiosity about technology, startups, and venture investing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex ideas into concise insights.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, market sizing, and valuation.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.