Scale Investment Team Associate
THE FIRM
Scale Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the Bay Area. We’ve helped scale companies like Box, DocuSign, HubSpot, JFrog, Bill.com, from the early days of growth to IPO, and today, we are focused on the next generation of AI and business software with investments in startups like Socure, Freed, Bland, Lumos, QA Wolf, Viz.ai, and many more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The investment team at Scale is looking to add an Associate, someone with a demonstrated affinity for early-stage technology companies and a keen lens for the newest technology markets and trends. This role will involve finding and sourcing deals, conducting due diligence and deal analysis, and taking part in all investment team activities. More specifically, this might include attending industry events and conferences, authoring blog posts and research material, and brainstorming new trends and markets not yet on the firm’s radar. We are open to candidates that come from both a finance and operating backgrounds.
What might this resemble? You’ve sharpened your technical skills and market knowledge through roles in startups, technology companies, investment banking, private equity, or consulting. Technology, investing, and the markets go beyond your job and are your passions. You have a strong network of peers, colleagues, friends, advisors in the tech ecosystem and foster those relationships. You’ve worked in a team atmosphere and know how great teams operate but aren’t afraid to venture solo.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience at a startup, tech company, investment bank, private equity firm, or strategy consulting firm.
- Established industry network and strong relationship-building skills
- Technical background a bonus
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling and understanding of key business drivers and core financial metrics
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive in your career is a strong plus as you will be operating in an environment with limited structure
- Strong oral and written skills, an ability to connect with founders
- Prior experience working or playing on teams and an appreciation for a team approach
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Have the ability to work hard and get things done
- Driven and motivated, self-starter
- Effective communication style and ability to drive influence
- Growth mindset, adaptive to change and individually motivated
COMPENSATION
The total cash compensation range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately $220,000 to $240,000 inclusive of an annual target bonus. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
TO APPLY
To apply for the role, please fill out the application here.
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