About the role
- Role
- Investment associate
- Seniority
- Associate
- Type
- Fulltime
About the Role
As an Analyst/Associate at Equal Ventures, you will work with the partnership to develop and refine investment theses, source new investments, and support portfolio companies from seed through scale.
You will be expected to own deals end-to-end, represent Equal externally with founders and ecosystem partners, and help level up the firm through content, events, and internal initiatives.
This role is based in person at our New York City office. Compensation for the role will depend on seniority and experience and includes a base salary in the range of $75k–$200k, guaranteed fund carry, and the opportunity to earn an annual performance bonus.
Core responsibilities include
Proactively sourcing high-quality early-stage opportunities through founder relationships, ecosystem engagement, and outbound channels
Supporting investment diligence, including market analysis, customer and expert calls, and conviction-driven memo writings
Supporting portfolio companies on operations, hiring, go-to-market, fundraising, and partnerships
Building Equal’s brand and presence within the ecosystems that we operate in by producing content, hosting and attending events, and extending relationships with key points of influence in our industries and the broader venture capital ecosystem.
Supporting the firm’s overall operations: we’re a small team and everyone works together to own workstreams that help level-up the firm
About You
Experience
1-4 years of relevant professional experience
Background in venture capital, growth equity, private equity, consulting, banking or a high-impact operating role
Experience working with technology companies and/or within our major verticals
Attributes
Hustle — As a small firm, we win through persistence, perseverance and sweat above all else.
Professional — Takes immense pride in the detail, thoroughness, accuracy, and overall quality of their work.
Self-directed — Works with team members to complete tasks without someone looking over their shoulder.
Team Player — We like everyone in our firm to feel like an owner of the firm, which requires all of us to go above and beyond to support each other and the overall interests of the firm.
Inquisitive — Obsessed with learning.
Connector — Brings a depth of venture and industry connections to the table and is eager to build more.
Integrity — Never sacrifice ethics for economics.
Application
If you are interested, please fill out the application on this website. You will be asked to respond to the following questions:
What are 1-2 sectors or investments that you are most excited about investing in over the next few years and why?
What are 2-3 companies that you find particularly interesting that have raised less than $5m? Why do you think they are exciting?
In 100 words or less, why you?
We will follow up directly if there is a strong fit.
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