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Investment Manager, Techstars San Francisco

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Techstars

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • San Francisco
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have 7+ years in tech, startup experience, strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and proficiency in investment materials and tools. You thrive in uncertainty and excel in communication.
  • You will source companies, create investment memos, run due diligence, mentor founders, manage a small team, and support relationships with investors and ecosystem partners.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of, empathy for, and experience with, the zero-to-one entrepreneurial process - you quite likely have 1) been a co-founder or early employee at a startup company and have ideally been involved with a successful fundraise or two, or 2) have prior early-stage tech investing experience
  • 7+ years of prior experience in the technology industry; product development, engineering, or go-to-market experience
  • Experience engaging with and supporting a diverse entrepreneurial network
  • Experience constructing Investment Memos and supporting research
  • Understanding of venture deals, investment materials, and investor pitches
  • Strong emotional intelligence and founder empathy stemming from, experience with recruiting, vetting or advising entrepreneurs
  • A genuine passion for technology and startups, an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to learn
  • You are available to travel
  • Systems thinker with an eye for things that do not scale and the capability to design new processes and systems for implementation across programs
  • Expertise with Excel models, Google Suite, Airtable, Notion, and other tools utilized by our founders and program
  • Your verbal and written communication skills are razor sharp
  • Initiative and comfort working through uncertainty/unstructured environments come naturally to you
  • Analytically oriented - you make decisions based on data
  • You can sell - you combine credibility and chemistry to convince people to join you on your journey

Responsibilities

  • Help develop program investment thesis
  • Source target companies consistent with your program investment thesis utilizing direct outreach, paid marketing, events, referrals, and in-bound accelerator applications
  • Create investment memos for top target companies for accelerator program consideration
  • Identify program selection and measurement criteria and process within Techstars record systems
  • Run due diligence to verify market information, unit economics, and other financial metrics to yield the highest IRR possible.
  • Do what it takes to identify, close, and help world-class founders to find success and to make sure our accelerator experience is authentic and extraordinary
  • Form and foster authentic relationships with founders, investors, mentors, service providers, and other ecosystem partners in order to develop sourcing relationships and build a support network for our founders
  • Help our founders secure additional investment during and post-program
  • Create and deliver content and workshops during our 13-week accelerator programs
  • Mentor our founders and provide them with the network, tools, and education they need to succeed
  • Manage a small team of Entrepreneurs in Residence to ensure our founders are receiving high quality mentorship
  • Support onboarding for new Investment Analysts and Associates during and between programs
  • Help create and support the systems and infrastructure used for sourcing, mentor, and investor relations
  • Provide ongoing portfolio management and assistance for our companies

FAQs

What is the location for the Investment Manager position?

The position is located in San Francisco, CA, in a hybrid work format.

What are the main responsibilities of the Investment Manager?

The main responsibilities include sourcing and recruiting companies, creating investment memos, conducting due diligence, mentoring founders, delivering content during accelerator programs, managing a small team, and providing ongoing portfolio management.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have deep understanding and experience with early-stage startup operations, at least 7 years in the technology industry, experience with venture deals, strong emotional intelligence, and proficiency with tools like Excel and Google Suite.

Is prior startup experience necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should ideally have been a co-founder or early employee at a startup or have prior early-stage tech investing experience.

What types of skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong emotional intelligence, analytical orientation, excellent verbal and written communication, ability to navigate uncertainty, and the capacity to design and implement new systems.

What compensation can be expected for the Investment Manager position?

The compensation ranges from $125,000 to $145,000 base salary, along with a 10% bonus.

Will there be opportunities to travel in this role?

Yes, the position requires availability to travel.

Does Techstars offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally prohibited basis.

What is the overarching mission of Techstars?

Techstars aims to invest in an unprecedented number of startups each year, facilitating more capital flow to entrepreneurs worldwide, and creating thriving startup communities.

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Techstars

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
201-500
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested in more than 3,700 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our numbers show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years (PitchBook June 2023)