Research Analyst

Activant Capital; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Activant Capital, a research-led venture growth firm, seeks a Research Analyst for its Cape Town office. You will join a team of entrepreneurs and collaborate with US and European colleagues to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and support due diligence across North America and Europe.

Requirements include a STEM Master’s degree and 1–2 years in consulting, VC, or growth equity, with strong communication and teamwork skills to thrive on site in Gardens, Cape Town.

Qualifications

• STEM Masters degree with top ten percent achievement.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in management consulting, VC or growth equity.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and concise presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging trends, market drivers and investment opportunities from research.
• Spot private companies likely to win in their markets.
• Draft research papers describing insights and investment theses.
• Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate opportunities and prioritize.
• Support due diligence and end-to-end investment processes.
• Engage portfolio companies to help optimize operations and growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interest in technology

Education

STEM Masters degree

Job description

Activant Capital is a research-led, international venture growth firm (https://activantcapital.com/) that partners with relentless founders through their most defining stages of growth. We continue to expand and are seeking a Research Analyst to join our Cape Town, South Africa office. Our team is comprised of entrepreneurial, people-centric individuals from diverse backgrounds (professionally, personally, and by education) who are passionate about discovering and working with disruptive technology businesses in North America and Europe while enjoying all the benefits of living in Cape Town.

About the Role

The Research Analyst role is a full-time, on-site position based in Gardens, Cape Town. You will be an integral part of the research team, collaborating closely with our investment colleagues in the US and Europe to:

• Identify emerging trends, market drivers, discontinuities, shifts in profit pools, and investment opportunities based on primary and secondary research
• Identify private companies that are likely to be winners in their markets
• Draft research papers describing your insights and investment thesis, and share with start-up founders to gain first‑hand feedback before publishing
• Work closely with investment team colleagues to evaluate and prioritize identified investment opportunities
• Support due diligence exercises and the end-to-end investment process
• Work actively with a few of the highest potential portfolio companies to optimize their operations and maximize growth.

Qualifications

• STEM Masters degree (or higher) from a leading academic institution where you consistently placed in the top ten percent of students
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience as a management consultant with a top-tier firm (like MBB), sell-side analyst, or VC or growth equity analyst/associate

Required Skills

• Outstanding communication skills, including clear writing and concise presentation of findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and the venture and growth equity investing landscape.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment and maintain professionalism with colleagues based in the US and Europe, and external partners.

Activant is an equal opportunity employer committed to an in-person, collaborative, team-based culture.