Ventures Analyst Jobs

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 50 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Visa, BNP Paribas, USAA, Aflac, Zurich, Fujitsu, Karcher, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Roche, Bayer, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Carrefour, Decathlon, Walmart, L’oreal, Unilever, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth in Edmonton. This role is part of our Sector Agnostic Program in Alberta, focusing on AI/ML enabled startups providing solutions across several industries. An ideal candidate has a passion for understanding how startups scale and is driven to take an active role in building out our ecosystem and investment portfolio.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Sourcing New Startups

• Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
• Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies
• Source startups for the respective vertical program

Ventures’ Program Management

• Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners
• Maintain relationships with industry partners
• Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests

Diligence/Investment Research

• Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio
• Develop an investment thesis regarding emerging trends and frontiers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Office, CRMs, project management tools, etc. and Intermediate spreadsheet experience (formulas, dashboards, charts, pivots and analysis)
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Highly organized, shown to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor´s degree required; MBA/advanced degree is a plus

Soft Skills

• Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices
• A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts
• Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development
• Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team
• Various opportunities for your career development at our 50 locations worldwide
• Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
• Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
• You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network
• Plug and Play´s global attendance policy: 3 days at the office, 2 days home.
• Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors
• Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Singapore, China, and Japan