VC Associate @ Four Cities Capital in Menlo Park, CA

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

Job summary

VC Stack in Menlo Park, CA is seeking an Associate to join their dynamic investment team. The role involves sourcing and diligence of new venture investments, portfolio engagement, and firm operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in venture capital or startups.

Responsibilities include driving projects to completion, performing due diligence, and engaging with startups and investors. This is a full-time, in-person position offering an exceptional chance to learn and grow in the venture capital space.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in venture capital and/or startups.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and analyzing new investment opportunities.
• Perform strategic due diligence.
• Manage relationships with external partners.
• Support fundraising efforts and investor relations.

Skills

Situational judgment

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Network depth

Financial acumen

Effective communication

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

VC Associate, Four Cities Capital Investment Team

Firm Description

Four Cities Capital is a team of experienced investors and operators investing early in outstanding teams with the ambition to forge category-defining technology companies. Founded in 2014, Four Cities Capital has over $75M AUM across 6 core funds and a number of single-asset Special Purpose Vehicles. The firm has backed many generational companies at the Seed stage including Deel, Boom, Jasper.ai, Mashgin, Modern Treasury, Relativity Space, Jeeves, and more. Our first four funds each rank in the top 5% of their respective vintages; we maintain reserves for follow-on opportunities for fund V and our latest fund, Fund VI, is off to a great start – $30M in the first close and have already invested in 3 deals that we are very excited about.

The team prides itself on operating with the following values:

• We believe in founders.
• We exist to enable the ubiquitous companies of tomorrow.
• We believe software continues to eat the World, for the better.
• We choose to go to the moon.
• We prioritize character.
• We are building a firm, not a fund.

Job Description

Four Cities is seeking to add a new associate to its team. The associate will be expected to work across several functions including sourcing and diligence of new venture investments, investor relations, portfolio engagement, firm operations, and strategic planning. Four Cities is seeking a fast learner with a combination of situational judgment, attention to detail, service orientation, network depth, financial acumen, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. This role offers an exceptional chance to join a dynamic and close-knit team, providing unparalleled exposure to the inner-workings of venture capital investing and operations. As a part of the role, you will work closely with a select group of early-stage startups, LPs, and co-investors, expanding your network and playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of our emerging venture capital firm.

Role Responsibilities

We expect the associate to play multiple roles within the organization. The associate will collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects to completion, with a “no task too big or too small” attitude. Projects and ongoing responsibilities might include:

• Help our team with sourcing and analysis of new investment opportunities
• Bubble up promising companies to the Partnership
• Perform strategic due diligence
• Work with members of our team to make investment decisions
• Spearhead the workflow process for new investments from start to finish
• Help our team with fundraising and investor relations
• Prepare Quarterly Letters and corresponding materials
• Field ad hoc requests from Limited Partners
• Complete various data analysis requests on the portfolio
• Maintain the CRM of Limited Partners
• Work with the Partnership to host a virtual AGM
• Help our team with portfolio founder engagement and community building
• Foster Four Cities’ relationships with the force-of-nature founders we back and help those founders build community
• Manage our programmatic approach to helping our portfolio companies to grow and succeed
• Support on efforts to gather founders together, bringing firm-wide benefits to companies, and taking a strategic approach to building the Four Cities ecosystem
• Help our team with firm operations and fund administration
• Manage our portfolio companies dashboard and find ways to refine itManage relationships with external partners (fund admin, finance, tax, legal)
• Support with regulatory filings and legal work
• Track fund deployment and initiate capital calls
• Follow up on action items deemed important by colleagues

Qualifications, Skills & Characteristics

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• The capacity to operate in a small and collaborative team environment with an ability to also work with a strong sense of agency
• The ability to work independently and excel in an entrepreneurial environment
• A deep intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and strong organizational skills
• A balance of creativity and analytical rigor along with a passion for the technology startup ecosystem
• Outstanding emotional intelligence and the ability to anticipate others’ needs

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience in venture capital and/or startups
• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information

• Location: Menlo Park, CA (in-person)
• Full-time position
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.