VC Principal @ Cota Capital in San Francisco, CA

Cota CapitalDigital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cota Capital is seeking a Venture Principal to lead identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals. You will support the growth of portfolio companies and help refine investment theses alongside senior team members.

You will gain operational exposure, expand sector knowledge, and build relationships with entrepreneurs, VCs, LPs, and industry executives in a dynamic venture ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in venture capital, investment banking or private equity.
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills, including proficiency in financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Conduct commercial and financial due diligence on potential portfolio companies.
• Negotiate and structure deals and support the success of portfolio companies.
• Conduct research to formulate, refine and validate investment theses.
• Work with senior team members and develop your career under mentorship.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical field)

MBA preferred

Job description

Cota Capital is a leading venture capital firm that partners with bold entrepreneurs to build and grow timeless companies that enable the future. We have invested over $1 billion to date in more than 100 modern private and public enterprise technology companies. Cota’s value proposition is to deliver “Knowledge Capital,” a differentiated combination of financing, deep operating expertise, know-how, impactful data-driven market insights and intelligence, and a vast industry network.

About the team:

Our investment team is made up of experienced venture capitalists with a diverse range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about working with entrepreneurs to help their companies succeed, and we value collaboration and teamwork. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, and to be a part of a dynamic and supportive culture.

Responsibilities:

As a Venture Principal at Cota, you will play a key role in identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting commercial and financial due diligence on potential portfolio companies, negotiating and structuring deals and supporting the success of the companies in the portfolio. You will also be responsible for conducting research to formulate, refine and validate potential investment theses. You will work closely with senior members of the team and develop your career under their mentorship and guidance.

In addition to playing a leadership role in deals, you can expect to gain operational experience, continue to build sector knowledge, work with talented entrepreneurs, other VCs, limited partners, industry executives, and other constituents in the venture ecosystem.

Minimum skills and qualifications:

• Understanding of what separates a good business, team, and market opportunity from one that has the potential to generate venture-scale returns
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field
• 7+ years of experience with at least 3-5 years in venture capital, investment banking or private equity
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills, including proficiency in financial modeling and understanding of and applying valuation techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• An MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Experience in an operating role in a technology firm
• A deep understanding of financial and operational models and the ability to analyze and evaluate new companies and investment opportunities
• A strong network of industry contacts and the ability to build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders