Job Description

We are seeking an Investment Associate with ~3 years of relevant experience to support both investment execution and investor relations. This role sits at the intersection of deal activity and LP engagement, making it ideal for someone who thrives on analytical work, relationship management, and building scalable processes within a growing venture platform.

You will play a key role in sourcing and evaluating new investments while also contributing to fundraising efforts, investor communications, and portfolio reporting.

Investment Associate Key Responsibilities

Investment & Portfolio Support

• Source and evaluate new investment opportunities through market research, founder outreach, and inbound screening
• Conduct due diligence, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and financial modeling
• Support the preparation of investment memos, IC materials, and deal documentation
• Track portfolio company performance and assist with quarterly portfolio reviews
• Maintain and manage deal pipeline and portfolio tracking systems
• Assist with transaction execution and partner-led negotiations
• Prepare research briefs and materials for internal and external meetings
• Conduct ongoing sector and market research

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Support fundraising initiatives, including pitch deck development, data room management, and LP diligence requests
• Prepare quarterly investor updates, including newsletters and performance reporting
• Assist in planning and executing annual investor meetings (including events in San Francisco and Japan)
• Draft ad hoc investor communications and support webinars
• Ensure accurate and timely fund reporting and compliance with disclosure requirements
• Build and maintain dashboards for investor and portfolio reporting

Investment Associate Qualifications

• ~3 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, fund operations, or investor relations
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with experience in market research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly with external stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides, and CRM tools
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude); experience with tools like Replit or N8N is a plus
• Exposure to VC fund operations, LP reporting, or fundraising processes
• Understanding of early-stage venture metrics and portfolio tracking
• Experience working with institutional or international investors is a plus

Investment Associate Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus benefits
• Direct exposure to senior investors, founders, and limited partners
• Clear path toward senior investment or investor relations leadership roles
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment

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