Careers
Investor
Investor
(Analyst / Associate / Principal)
Vectors Capital is seeking Investors at the Analyst, Associate, or Principal level to join our team.
Key responsibilities
What you will do.
Deal sourcing
- Identify and build relationships with founders developing breakthrough climate technologies
- Conduct market research and develop investment theses in emerging sectors
- Build networks across startups, research labs, corporates, and venture investors
Investment analysis & deal execution
- Conduct diligence including market research, technology evaluation, and financial analysis
- Prepare investment memos and present opportunities to the investment team
- Support investment structuring and negotiations
Senior investors may also:
- Lead investments from sourcing through closing
- Negotiate and execute term sheets end-to-end
- Coordinate diligence, syndication, and legal processes
- Represent the firm as board observer or board member for portfolio companies
Portfolio support
- Work with founders on strategic initiatives and partnerships
- Introduce portfolio companies to corporate partners, customers, and co-investors
- Support follow-on financing and investor communications
Accelerator & venture programs
Vectors operates venture programs designed to identify early-stage technologies and support founders. Responsibilities may include:
- Sourcing and evaluating startups for accelerator cohorts
- Working with founders on fundraising and commercialization strategies
- Facilitating introductions to corporate partners
- Supporting demo days and investor showcases
Corporate & ecosystem partnerships
- Support collaboration between startups and strategic corporate partners
- Participate in venture events, industry conferences, and ecosystem initiatives
- Help strengthen Vectors’ global innovation network
Qualifications
Who we look for.
Core qualifications
- Extremely execution oriented — speed and results
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics, business, or related field
- Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or technical graduate degree) preferred
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies and entrepreneurship
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment
Preferred background
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
- Venture capital
- Investment banking or private equity
- Consulting
- Startup founding or operations
- Engineering or technical research
Experience or strong interest in climate technology, energy systems, industrial innovation, or deep tech is strongly preferred.
Principal-level candidates
Principal candidates should demonstrate:
- Experience sourcing and leading venture investments
- Ability to independently evaluate companies and markets
- Experience negotiating investment terms and leading deal execution
- Experience working with founders and supporting portfolio companies
- Ability to take board room responsibilities
Prior board observer or board participation experience is a strong plus.
Work authorization. We are not sponsoring new H-1B visas at this time.