VP Venture Capital

Ericsson GmbH; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Ventures seeks a Vice President to join its USA investment team. You will originate and evaluate venture opportunities, build trusted founder relationships, and drive end-to-end diligence and deal execution in support of Ericsson's strategic goals.

You will lead high‑impact investments across AI infrastructure, enterprise software, cloud, data, and cybersecurity, while mentoring junior staff and shaping fund strategy in a dynamic, AI‑enabled environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of venture investing, growth equity, or related operating experience.
• Proven ability to originate opportunities and build founder relationships.
• Strong financial, analytical, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop investment opportunities aligned with EV thesis and check size.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, co-investors, and ecosystem players.
• Develop sector theses and market maps identifying emerging companies and tech shifts.
• Lead founder meetings and assess team quality, market attractiveness, and product differentiation.
• Drive due diligence across customer, product, technical, financial, legal, and cap-table dimensions.
• Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Lead term sheet analysis, deal structuring, and closing processes.
• Serve as liaison between portfolio companies and Ericsson operating units.
• Collaborate with founders on go-to-market, partnerships, and fundraising.
• Monitor portfolio performance and evaluate follow-on investments.

Skills

Venture investing

Growth equity

Operating roles

Founders relationships

Financial analysis

Market research

Investment materials

Direct investing

AI infrastructure

Technical fluency

Interpersonal skills

MBA/advanced degree

Education

MBA

Advanced technical degree

Job description

Grow with us

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

About this opportunity

Ericsson Ventures (EV) is seeking a Vice President to join its investment team in the USA. In this role, you will play a central part in identifying, evaluating, executing, and supporting venture investments. This is not a purely analytical position — we are looking for a credible, externally oriented investor who can develop proprietary deal flow, build trusted relationships with founders and ecosystem participants, and help portfolio companies create value. EV operates as a flat organization guided by a mission to deliver strong returns through investments that provide strategic insight and/or support Ericsson's operations.

What you will do

• Originate and develop investment opportunities aligned with EV's thesis, stage, ownership targets, and check size.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, co-investors, executives, and university and research communities.
• Develop sector theses and market maps, identifying emerging companies, technical shifts, and competitive dynamics.
• Lead founder meetings and assess team quality, market attractiveness, product differentiation, and return profile.
• Drive end-to-end due diligence across customer, product, technical, financial, legal, and cap-table dimensions.
• Prepare high-quality investment memos and present recommendations and risks to the investment committee.
• Lead term sheet analysis, deal structuring, legal documentation review, and manage the closing process.
• Serve as a liaison between portfolio companies and relevant Ericsson operating units.
• Collaborate with founders and management teams on go-to-market strategy, recruiting, partnerships, and fundraising.
• Monitor portfolio performance and evaluate follow-on investments, secondary opportunities, and exit considerations.
• Support the growth of junior investment professionals and contribute to fund strategy and process improvement.

The skills you will bring

• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in venture investing, growth equity, and/or operating roles at high-growth technology companies.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing opportunities, building founder and executive relationships, and exercising sound investment judgment.
• Strong financial, analytical, market research, and business writing skills, with the ability to create concise, decision-useful investment materials.
• Direct investing experience at a venture capital, growth equity, corporate venture, or crossover fund is preferred.
• Experience in EV's target domains: AI infrastructure, communications, enterprise software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, semiconductors, or industrial technology.
• Technical fluency sufficient to evaluate products, architectures, and engineering teams in EV's areas of focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with founders, boards, co-investors, and internal colleagues.
• An MBA, advanced technical degree, or equivalent experience is welcome but not required.
• AI is becoming core to how we build and deliver at Ericsson. We're seeking talent who are ready to learn, adapt, and develop the skills needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Santa Clara (Country/ City)

Job details: Strategy Management

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

The salary range for this position is

• Santa Clara, CA: $236,000–$309,750 USD

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time

Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.