VC Associate @ Plug and Play Tech Center in Seattle, WA

VC Stack; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in Seattle is looking for a Ventures Analyst/Associate to drive sourcing of relevant startups and support investment opportunities. The role involves conducting market research and collaborating with corporate partners to identify tech solutions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in a startup or venture capital environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a startup environment and/or venture capital.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A startups for investment opportunities.
• Conduct market and technology research for corporate partners.
• Analyze market dynamics and startup competitive landscape.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Market research

Technology assessment

Networking with investors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Data Analysis

Job description

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst/Associate to champion the Plug and Play business model and source in Seattle. The Ventures Analyst/Associate role is a key position on the Ventures Team. Analyst/Associates are responsible for sourcing relevant startups for the program and investments, supporting deal teams on new investments, driving market research in domains relevant to AI Center of Excellence, working directly with Plug and Play’s corporate partners on their technology needs and supporting overall program management.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Working with startups

• Source Pre‑seed, Seed, and Series A startups for investment opportunities, introductions to our corporate partners and the accelerator program.
• Possess great technology and industry knowledge to assess most promising startups.
• Evangelize Plug and Play to all potential network partners including startup, investor, corporate, university, and government representatives.
• Mentor startups in the program on taking products to market, fundraising, scaling, and all other ad‑hoc business needs.
• Analyze market dynamics, examine industry trends, track startup competitive landscape, interact with financial models, etc.
• Support the deal team on investment opportunities.
• Build a network of Venture Capitalists and other investors to support the program and portfolio startups.
• Actively connect startups with a broader network of industry‑specific advisors, tech vendors, and service providers to accelerate product development and scaling.

Working with corporations

• Conduct market and technology research to identify trends and opportunities that our corporate partners can leverage to make business decisions.
• Work with corporations and industry experts to identify areas for mentoring.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and industry sectors, conducting in‑depth business analysis to identify new competitive opportunities.
• Utilize data‑driven methodologies to evaluate startup performance, scalability, and technological edge to help our partners understand ROI potentials.
• Provide event production and logistical support for demo days, mentor sessions, and other events as part of the accelerator.
• Continuously source and evaluate emerging tech solutions and startups that align with corporate partner pain points, optimizing for pilot or proof‑of‑concept feasibility.
• Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or Technology, Engineering, Data Analysis.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a startup environment and/or venture capital.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to reason strategically, analytically, and creatively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an unstructured environment.
• Highly organized and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.