Venture Investment Analyst

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Locations: San Francisco | Las Vegas | Chicago | New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

This listing represents a sample Venture Investment Analyst role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network
.
It is intended to help candidates understand the core responsibilities, skill sets, and expectations associated with investment-focused venture capital analyst positions.

This is not a direct job opening
. Actual opportunities may vary by firm, investment strategy, sector focus, fund size, or location. Participation in Career Launch AI programs does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions.

The Venture Investment Analyst plays a core role in evaluating potential venture investments and supporting the investment decision‑making process. Analysts focus on startup assessment, market research, investment analysis, and portfolio monitoring
, working closely with partners, senior investors, founders, and operators across the venture ecosystem.

This role provides early‑career exposure to venture underwriting, market thesis development, and portfolio insights
, making it ideal for candidates interested in long‑term careers in venture capital or growth investing.

• Source and evaluate potential venture investment opportunities across early‑stage and growth companies
• Conduct initial outreach and introductory conversations with startup founders
• Market sizing and industry landscape analysis
• Competitive positioning and differentiation assessment
• Business model and unit economics review
• Product, technology, and traction evaluation
• Financial analysis and assumption validation
• Build and maintain financial models and investment scenarios for early‑stage companies
• Assist in preparing investment memos, opportunity summaries, and internal presentations
• Contribute to market research, sector mapping, and investment thesis development
• Track portfolio company KPIs and support performance monitoring and reporting
• Assist with investment committee preparation, fundraising materials, and LP communications
• Monitor venture market trends, emerging technologies, and startup ecosystems

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data, or another analytical discipline
• Strong interest in venture investing, startups, and innovation‑driven businesses
• Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, private equity, startups, product management, or relevant internships is a plus
• Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling skills
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities
• High intellectual curiosity and comfort engaging with founders and investment professionals
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

Career Launch AI offers optional professional development resources to help candidates prepare for venture investment roles, including:

• Tools to support venture recruiting, networking, and deal sourcing strategies
• Resume and profile guidance tailored to investment‑focused positions
• Practice materials for market analysis, startup evaluation, and investment thesis development
• Educational resources covering venture fundamentals and early‑stage investing

These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.

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