Venture Capital Analyst (Growth Stage)
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Job Title: Venture Capital Analyst (Growth Stage)

Company: Headline (www.headline.com)

Time Requirement: Full-time

Experience Required: 1-2 years in Investment Banking, Management Consulting or Private Equity

About Headline: Headline is a global venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, with dedicated early and growth-stage funds in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. For 25+ years, we've backed founders behind global category creators across Software, Fintech and Consumer such as Acorns, Angie's List, Axios, Farfetch, Groupon, Honeycomb, Mistral AI, NGINX, Pismo, Raisin, Scopely, Segment, Sonos, and more. We are committed to supporting innovative startups and fostering the next generation of leading companies.

Position Overview: Headline is seeking a motivated and dynamic Venture Capital Analyst to join our Global Growth team (Series B onwards), where we invest up to $50M in growth-stage startups. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting or Private Equity who are passionate about enterprise/B2B software startups. The successful candidate will focus on sourcing and conducting diligence work on promising startups across North America.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing Startups:

• Speak to and build trust with 25+ CEOs of enterprise and B2B software startups in North America each week, as identified by the Global Growth team and yourself.
• Synthesize call notes and key takeaways from conversations with founders, summarizing the most compelling opportunities for the team.
• Maintain relationships with and provide value to priority CEOs.
• Conduct financial, KPI, returns and valuation analysis of potential investment opportunities.
• Perform market research, competitive landscaping, and customer surveying and industry referencing.
• Prepare memos and presentations on key findings for the investment team, providing insights and analysis to support investment decisions.

Network Building:

• Develop and maintain relationships within the startup and venture capital ecosystem.
• Build a strong network of relevant founders and industry contacts.
• Engage with industry experts and advisors to gain deeper insights into investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of practical experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting or Private Equity.
• Scrappy and hungry desire to source startups.
• Excellent conversation, relationship-building and people skills.
• Enthusiasm for venture capital and startups.
• Knowledge of enterprise and B2B software markets preferred.
• Unique opportunity to build extensive knowledge and domain expertise.
• Be a key member of the investment team after engaging with hundreds of founders.
• Naturally build a network with up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the US.
• Jumpstart a career in startups, tech, or venture capital.
• Join an experienced team with a flat hierarchy.

$100,000 – $140,000 a year

Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit:

(1) A resume/CV and,

(2) A 1-minute video recording (using Loom or similar), presenting a growth-stage startup you are passionate about.

Contact Information: For more information about Headline and the role, visit our website at www.headline.com .

Headline is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.