Supports venture capital investment activities, including startup sourcing, opportunity assessment, transaction diligence, investment memo preparation, and deal execution. Conducts quantitative and qualitative research on emerging technology sectors and synthesizes findings into investment theses, presentations, and reports. Builds relationships across the venture ecosystem with entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and government stakeholders.
Compensation$55 - $65 per hour. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.
Job LocationsUS-CA-Menlo Park US-MA-Cambridge US-VA-McLean
Location ClassificationHybrid - In Office & Teleworking
Overview
The Investment Summer Associate works closely with other members of the In-Q-Tel Investment Team across various aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, performing diligence, and drafting deal documents. In addition, the Investment Summer Associate contributes to specific market research in targeted technology sectors with an emphasis on delivering high-quality investment theses, presentations, and reports from this research. The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for In-Q-Tel’s mission, passion for technology startups, strong analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a bias for action.
*Applications will start being reviewed in November*
Responsibilities- Venture ecosystem outreach
- Synthesize and deliver written assessments on prospective startup investment opportunities.
- Promote the In-Q-Tel brand within the venture ecosystem through interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, academics, government employees, and other individuals.
- Deal support
- Support senior Investment team members with transaction diligence, investment memo preparation, and other investment-related activities.
- Communicate with legal, finance, technology, and administrative resources to facilitate deal execution tasks.
- Market research and thought leadership
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research on specific venture-backed tech sectors and related companies.
- Synthesize research and findings into high-quality investment theses, presentations, and/or reports.
- Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
- Enthusiasm for the In-Q-Tel mission
- Passion for the emerging technology and venture capital industries
- Desire to work with a wide range of people, including entrepreneurs, investors, and the government
- Bachelor’s degree. Graduate (complete or active) preferred. Available for full time employment in summer 2027
- Superior critical thinking, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly research, understand, and synthesize learnings about new technology sectors and companies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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