Associate, Investment Team

Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on industrial and life science technology companies with the potential to transform their industries. We team with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital and deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations.

Anzu manages approximately $1 billion in capital commitments, and we have developed a robust team of investment professionals, technical specialists, and operational support to drive results for our 25+ portfolio companies. In 2016, we launched Anzu Industrial Capital Partners, our first venture equity fund, to invest in North American-based private industrial technology companies with approximately $128m in committed capital.  In 2019, we launched our second industrial and life science technology fund, Anzu Industrial Capital Partners II, with $190m in committed capital and an expanded set of institutional investors.  In early 2020, we launched our growth capital fund, Anzu RBI Preferred Mezzanine and became a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In 2022, we will close our third fund with approx. $220M in committed capital.

While Anzu Partners focuses primarily on the United States and Canada, we have invested in companies with substantial operations in Singapore and Australia. Our portfolio includes companies that have achieved breakthroughs in the physical sciences, such as developing the first high-powered blue-wavelength laser for no-spatter welds, and the life sciences, such as receiving the first FDA approval for a blood test for concussion.  Our companies deliver strong returns for our investors, whether through public listing via IPO or acquisition by larger industrial players such as Siemens, and drive discoveries that improve our world.

Anzu Partners has offices in Boston, MA, San Diego, CA, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL. 

About the role

The Associate will join our Investment team and focus on supporting the identification, diligence, and support of startup companies who are developing products and services in the fields of AI/ML, Autonomy, IoT, Industrial Automation and Robotics.

The position will be based in Boston, MA.

 Key Activities

• Portfolio Support – you will work directly with our portfolio companies on a broad range of functional areas – product development, commercialization, and operations, amongst others.
• Material Preparation – you will support Investment Team in preparing presentations and analyses for investment committee and other meetings.
• Sourcing – you will form strong networks with entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors to actively identify new, promising technology companies.
• Technical and Scientific Due Diligence – you will support the Investment Team in due diligence of prospective investments by researching new technologies, participating in pitch calls, evaluating market trends, communicating with subject matter experts, and analyzing business metrics.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field;
• 2 - 4 years of professional experience with exposure to business analysis or research & development – whether in investment banking, venture capital, start-ups, management consulting, or a mature technology company;
• Excellent analytical capabilities, including Excel;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including written, oral, and digital;
• Ability to synthesize complex information, form a sharp point of view, and communicate it clearly and succinctly to different audiences;
• Comfortable with juggling multiple projects and competing priorities;
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.