Ventures Analyst: Build Startups, Shape Portfolios

Plug and Play Tech Center; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network

HQ Sunnyvale

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale HQ seeks a Ventures Analyst to champion our investment model and drive portfolio growth. You will source startups for vertical programs, support deal flow meetings, and build relationships with VCs, universities, and corporate partners.

The role requires a degree in business or engineering, knowledge of cap tables and startup metrics, and strong interpersonal skills for C‑Suite conversations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
• Knowledge of cap tables, startup financing, and growth metrics.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to communicate with C‑Suite executives and VC Partners.
• Advanced problem-solving and strategic/creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Source startups for the respective vertical program.
• Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings with corporate partners.
• Conduct due diligence and help portfolio investments.
• Develop investment theses through deep market research.

Skills

Cap tables

Startup financing

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering

Job description

Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale HQ seeks a Ventures Analyst to champion our investment model and drive portfolio growth. You will source startups for vertical programs, support deal flow meetings, and build relationships with VCs, universities, and corporate partners.

The role requires a degree in business or engineering, knowledge of cap tables and startup metrics, and strong interpersonal skills for C‑Suite conversations.