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Venture Capital Associate (CLOSED)

This person will ideally have a deep technical background with strong business acumen and help research, source, screen, diligence, invest and assist the next cohort of world-changing technology companies. The Associate would report to the Managing Director and would be involved in all aspects of the business. We are looking for someone who is a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who works on own initiative with light supervision. The candidate must be confident and positive, high-energy, cultured, capable of easily interacting with senior management of a large multinational organization.

This role requires the candidate to have a degree in a relevant science, technology, or engineering discipline in addition to relevant work experience in a related field. The successful Associate will be passionate about science and technology and will be enthusiastic about getting into the details of how a technology works in addition to explaining it to others.

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Responsibilities

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Market Research: Identify new investment trends and opportunities by performing market research in frontier technology areas (Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, AI, IoT, Healthtech, Cleantech, 5G, Mobility, Neuromorphic Computing, Quantum Computing, etc.)

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• Analyze new investment opportunities by working with the team to create start-up ecosystem maps

• Perform top down and bottom up market research that includes customer and key stakeholder analysis

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Deal screening: call and/or meet with prospects, evaluate start-up opportunities

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• Screen deal flow, perform due diligence by understanding technology, intellectual property analysis, and financial analysis

• Execute new and/or follow-on financings, including deal structuring and financial modeling

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Technology Research: Research and talk with TDK experts and technical/business consultants to evaluate the target company’s technology including IPs

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• Perform research and analysis of new markets, technologies, competitive landscape, and share findings to the team

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Investment Memos: Assist in the preparation of internal investment memos:

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• Evaluate and perform due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including preparing investment memos

• Benchmark company metrics (engagement, retention, growth, scale, etc.)

• Review the underlying technology and perform independent competitive analysis

• Compare and evaluate products
   

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Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications​​​

• Must have a degree in a relevant science, engineering, or technology discipline; Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral

• Must have a minimum of 2 years relevant science, engineering, or technology work experience

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Additional Qualifications & Experience

• MBA preferred

• 1-2 years of relevant investment experience is a plus (venture capital, private equity, corporate development, investment banking, startup)

• Interest in working with early-stage businesses focused on material science, energy/power, biomedical, and related areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios

• Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, proactive and self-motivated with ability to articulate ideas in group setting

• Strong experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to interpret scientific data and provide relevant conclusions/recommendations

• Excellent project management, organizational skills, and technical know-how

• Experience with creating start-up market landscapes and investment valuation, financial modeling techniques

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships

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Benefits

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TDK Ventures offers competitive salary commensurate with experience, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), life insurance, vacation, and paid holidays.

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Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to 

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TDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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