Connecticut Innovations · 7 hours ago
ClimateTech Fund - Senior Associate
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expConnecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active investors on the eastern seaboard, focusing on supporting early-stage companies. The Senior Associate will play a key role in executing the ClimateTech Fund investment strategy, participating in all phases of the investment process including due diligence and portfolio support.
BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Bo Bradstreet
Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing: Source and evaluate early-stage investment opportunities (Pre-Seed to Series A)
Deal Evaluation: Conduct due diligence, including writing investment memos, performing market analysis, and customer and founder references
Portfolio Support: Collaborate with portfolio companies on key initiatives, including recruiting, fundraising, and business development
Research & Content: Develop investment theses in emerging industries, produce content to spotlight areas of interest, and analyze industry trends
Platform: Enhance internal tools and systems to improve team collaboration and productivity, and organize events to drive industry connectivity
Qualification
Required
1 year of experience in investment banking, venture capital, and startups, or other paths that demonstrate the ability to identify great companies, support founders, and operate in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated interest in decarbonization, resiliency, and adaptation and startups
Strong networking skills with the ability to build meaningful connections with founders, industry leaders, and limited partners
Ability to travel to events/conferences
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to conduct rigorous due diligence and think critically about markets and opportunities
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
Preferred
MBA or master's degree
Experience as a Founder or working in a startup
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew J. McCooe
CEO
Douglas J. Roth
Managing Director
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