VC Analyst at Geek Ventures

Geek Ventures is a successful VC firm investing in US startups with immigrant founders disrupting $10B+ markets with AI. Founded and led by Ihar Mahaniok, an investor and engineering expert with 15+ years of successful experience in the startup ecosystem, Geek Ventures understands firsthand the challenges immigrant founders face in raising capital and building connections within the US venture capital ecosystem. The firm effectively supports highly innovative yet underappreciated startups with outstanding founders by leveraging their exceptional community and deep understanding of the industry trends.

Check out what TechCrunch and Business Insider wrote about Geek Ventures & its founder - here & here.

Job description

Location: Europe, remote

We're looking for a passionate Analyst to join Geek Ventures. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a keen analytical mindset, eager to learn and grow, while working alongside a top-notch team. In this role, you'll dive into the stories of remarkable startups, help the investment team decide which ones to invest in, and contribute to their success.

This is a rare chance to join a leading early-stage US VC firm, where both your skills and mindset are truly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to Geek Venture’s deal flow - sourcing, outbound reach outs, working with inbound applications;

• Evaluating potential investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and providing valuable insights to inform investment decisions. This includes:

  • Market size analysis

  • Competitor analysis

  • Product vision, quality, customer fit, sales analysis

  • Financial modeling

• Proactively participating in process improvements

How an ideal candidate should look like:

• Experience: 1-3 years in a VC environment or a financial background with a strong interest in the startup space. This may include:

  • A degree in economics, finance, or business;

  • Experience in analytical roles, working with numbers (e.g., accounting, economics, consulting, banking);

• An analytical mindset and attention to detail: you excel at working with numbers and ensure precision and accuracy in reports and investment memos;

• Industry insight: a strong understanding of industry trends and the ability to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities, as well as develop investment theses;

• A proactive approach and eagerness to learn: you stay up-to-date on industry developments, have a solid market knowledge, and are committed to refining your skills and adopting best practices;

• Partnership building: exceptional interpersonal skills to successfully foster and maintain relationships with team members, portfolio company founders, entrepreneurs, and other industry stakeholders, while consistently adding value.

If this sounds like you, don’t wait up and apply!