At DCVC, we support entrepreneurs who will unlock the next wave of foundational innovation in biology, technology, agriculture, or space. We do so with optimism, technical and operating expertise, and relentless curiosity.

Through years of technology innovation, society has created massive prosperity but has yet to eradicate diseases like Alzheimer’s or cancer, transform massive industries to reduce inequality, or materially slow--let alone reverse--climate change. In addition to these pressing long-term challenges, humanity is ill-prepared to be resilient in moments of immediate crises like natural disasters or global pandemics.

As we embark on our next phase of growth, we are looking to add an Associate to join our investment team in Palo Alto, CA. We seek someone who will assist in all aspects of DCVC’s investment process and have a broad range of meaningful responsibilities across the organization. This role is structured to be a pre-MBA/graduate program of approximately two years, where you will gain a deep understanding of what it means to be a venture capitalist.

The Associate role

Key member of the deal team that will assist in evaluating potential investments through founder and financial due diligence, market research, competitive analysis and drafting of Investment Memorandum that will corporate market analysis, due diligence findings, and financial models.
Extensive capitalization table modeling.
Market research including modeling of total addressable market size for portfolio company’s products.
Coordinate with portfolio companies for periodic reporting and conduct financial analyses to inform DCVC portfolio management and reporting to Limited Partners – maintain and update the Firm’s portfolio management systems.
Exit analysis including M&A modeling, comparable public company trading analysis and market trading analysis returns calculations.
Build portfolio company financial models.
Contribute to DCVC’s thought leadership efforts.

The Associate role is a fit if...

You have two years of extensive financial modeling and capital markets experience, especially within an investment banking environment.
You have a degree in a deep-tech field of science or technology.
You have advanced Excel capabilities.
You can distill and synthesize complex information and effectively communicate it to various constituencies in written and verbal mediums.
You are energized by learning about emerging technologies, software, robotics, and the digital transformation of legacy industries.
You are passionate, proactive, and eager to build meaningful connections within the venture/startup ecosystem and beyond.

Outcomes

This role is structured to be a pre-MBA/graduate program of approximately 2-3 years where you will gain a deep understanding of what it means to be a venture capitalist.
You will have exposure to everything a venture capitalist does: investment thesis development, financial analysis, company incubation, portfolio company support, fund management, firm operations, investment decision making, and fundraising.
As a member of the investment team, you will gain broad exposure and can work with, and learn from, individuals across the Partnership.
We will invest in your professional development with hands-on mentorship and training.

This role is on-site in Palo Alto, CA.

Compensation program: base salary + discretionary bonus along with competitive benefits

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