VC Associate

Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm with $800M+ AUM that invests in early-stage startups around the world in deep tech and climate solutions. We are looking for an associate for the Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund(s) to help source and screen innovative companies in areas like AI, advanced materials, automation and robotics, and space tech. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (offices in San Francisco and Los Altos, CA), but remote work within other U.S. cities is possible.

Responsibilities

Network and take part in industry and VC events, organizations; Help generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companies; Meet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investing; Participate in due diligence, competitive analyses, and industry deep dives; Prepare memos and present potential investments to the Investment Committee; Support deal negotiations and closings; Analyze latest industry trends and author market research briefings; Collaborate with Toyota Ventures platform team to support portfolio companies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or relevant field; 4+ years of work experience in related role; strong understanding of deep tech; excellent written and verbal communication skills; understanding of industry trends; knack for spotting early stage startups that are defining those trends; experience creating cap tables, digesting financial statements, and preparing investment memos; high level of integrity and professionalism, with ability to maintain strict confidentiality; entrepreneurial-minded and well-networked; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong financial modeling and analysis skills; extensive experience working with Excel and Google Suite; comfortable with ambiguity and risk; ability to work collaboratively with team members; track record of successfully completing projects with minimal guidance; passion for learning about new technologies and understanding their business potential

Nice to have

Previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company (preferred); hands-on experience in a development or product management role related to one of our investment areas (a plus); natural networker already plugged into the startup ecosystem; familiar with leading entrepreneurs and investors in deep tech

Benefits

401(k) eligibility; paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, parental leave); annual cash bonus; generous benefits package