Sixty Degree Capital Job Board
Associate, Technology Investment
North York, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . September 27, 2024
Description
Company summary:
Sixty Degree Capital is a premier venture-growth equity fund based in Toronto, Canada. We invest in from Series A to Pre-IPO companies in North America, across software innovation, digital infrastructure, biotech and pharmaceutical.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate, Technology Investment. In this role, you will work closely with the Investment team and play a key role in conducting due diligence on potential investments in our focused sectors in Data/Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning fields. You will be responsible for evaluating technology trends, assessing market opportunities, and evaluating the technical feasibility of potential investments. Additionally, you will help build Sixty Degree Capital’s marketing initiatives and organize community events in cities such as Toronto, San Francisco, New York City.
About the role:
- Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including assessing the technical feasibility of products and technologies, analyzing market trends and competitive landscape, and identifying key risks and challenges.
- Evaluate potential investments and perform comprehensive research on target markets, industry trends, and regulatory considerations.
- Develop and maintain deep connections within the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning industry to identify and engage with top KOLs for reference calls.
- Maintain Sixty Degree Capital’s brand assets such as website, marketing channels (LinkedIn, Blog, Podcast etc.).
- Organize Sixty Degree Capital’s community event focusing on founders, corporate executives, and venture capital investors.
- Work collaboratively with the Investment team to develop investment recommendations, present findings to senior management.
What're the values you will gain out of this job:
- Purpose: we use venture capital as the way to remove the barrier between now and future
- Network: we work with some of the smartest, most passionate, most interesting founders, corporate leaders in the world
- Investors: we partner with top tier venture capital investors globally to find the next big thing
- Team: we gathered a group of smartest minds full of energy and curiosity.
- Opportunity: Best timing to start a venture capitalist career, broaden your vision and knowledge by investing real money in something great.
About the successful candidate:
- A passion to develop career as venture capitalist.
- Education background of commerce, marketing, or finance is preferred.
- With previous experience with VC, IB, Management Consulting is preferred.
- Deep connections within the innovation industry, with a strong network of founders, industry KOLs, corporate connections.
- Proven experience in conducting technical due diligence and evaluating technology products and services.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess key risks and challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About our benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Reimbursement of your professional development/training
- Free On-site gym membership
- Mentorship with some of the smartest and most experienced professionals in the industry
- Strong entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity
- Be provided opportunities to learn continuously and develop professionally
- Work with dynamic high performing team who thrive on the challenge to reach their fullest
- Be a part of an inclusive culture where your ideas and advice are heard and valued.