Managing Director

Summary

Join our lean and agile team as a Managing Director, reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development. You will play a key role in expanding our network within the local startup ecosystem on the West Coast. Responsibilities include generating deal flow, evaluating early-stage investment opportunities, and fostering relationships with later-stage companies, investors, and other stakeholders. You will act as the company's local representative, sourcing deals, building relationships, and providing market insights. This role requires significant travel. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay and company RSUs, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital, or Startup Investments
• Prior experience in early-stage investing and working with founders
• Strong network within the startup and VC ecosystem, in the U.S. West Coast
• Ability to identify and assess startups with high growth potential
• Solid understanding of financial modeling, due diligence, and investment structuring
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and travel often

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and engage with promising early-stage startups that align with our investment thesis
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of investment opportunities
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence on potential investments
• Work closely with internal teams to assess strategic fit and financial potential of target companies
• Work in collaboration with the corp dev team and provide local help in M&A activities
• Act as the company’s local representative in the startup and investor community
• Build and maintain relationships with VC firms, accelerators, founders, other CVCs and industry leaders
• Identify and engage with later-stage companies for potential strategic partnerships
• Attend industry conferences, pitch events, and networking opportunities to enhance our presence
• Provide regular reports on local market trends, competitive landscape, and investment opportunities
• Offer insights on emerging technologies and business models relevant to our investment focus
• Collaborate with the broader investment team to align local efforts with global strategy

Preferred Qualifications

West Coast-Based candidates who are willing and able to travel at minimum of 3 weeks a quarter

Benefits

• Company RSUs as part of the compensation package
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits to support the well-being and financial security of our employees