Illinois Ventures - Venture Analyst

- Hybrid
Posting Category:
System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

Provide full-time, temporary support to the operations and investment activity of Illinois Ventures, which invests in startup and early-stage companies derived from advanced technologies originated or developed by faculty, staff, students and/or alumni of the University. Illinois Ventures manages pre-seed and venture capital funds on behalf of the University and outside investors, and an angel network made up of high-net-worth alumni of the University.

The Venture Analyst is a developmental Extra Help role for an early-career professional. Working under the direction of the CEO/Senior Managing Director,with day-to-day guidance from the Directors and Associate, the Venture Analyst will support the full scope of Illinois Ventures’ work: sourcing and screening opportunities, supporting due diligence, monitoring the portfolio, preparing reports, and engaging with the University’s innovation ecosystem. This includes working closely with the University’s technology management office, faculty and Illinois Ventures professional staff to screen and evaluate prospects presented to Illinois Ventures and its funds.

Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation
CEO/Sr Managing Director
Venture Analyst (Extra Help)

Investment Sourcing &Evaluation:

1. Support all stages of deal execution under the guidance of the investment team, including technology assessments, market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.

2. Build and maintain financial models and market research used to evaluate potential investments in innovative startups and new technologies.

3. Draft sections of investment memos summarizing due diligence findings, potential risks, and projected returns for review by the investment team.

4. Analyze financial statements of prospective companies and summarize observations on their viability and growth potential.

1. Assist in maintaining valuation models for portfolio companies, under the direction of the Associate and Directors and consistent with industry best practices.

2. Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including collecting performance data, tracking key metrics, and conducting financial analysis.

3. Assist portfolio companies with research and analysis requests, and help identify follow-on and new deal opportunities.

4. Help prepare quarterly reports for Limited Partners, including data on portfolio performance, new investments, and financial outlooks.

1. Maintain reports and records relating to company financings, valuations, restructurings, and liquidity events, including funding estimates and fund usage for existing and future funds.

2. Help develop and maintain presentation materials, including materials supporting the fundraising activities of the Organization, through data gathering, synthesis, and construction of professional presentations.

3. Assist with ongoing impact and economic reporting.