Plug and Play Tech Center · 1 day ago
Ventures Analyst/Associate
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelPlug and Play Tech Center is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm seeking a Ventures Analyst to drive portfolio growth. The role involves sourcing new startups, managing venture programs, and conducting investment research to support the investment lifecycle.
Financial ServicesFinTechSmart CitiesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Sourcing New Startups Source startups for the respective vertical program
Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies
Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc
Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences
Ventures’ Program Management Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners
Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests
Maintain relationships with industry partners
Diligence/Investment Research Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio
Develop investment thesis regarding emerging trends and frontiers within the vertical through deep research and market mapping
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields
Knowledge of cap tables, startup financing, and growth metrics
Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with C-Suite executives, and VC Partners; adept at public speaking
Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts
Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results
Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices
Experience in/comfort with a role with a degree of ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action
A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies
Benefits
Be part of Plug & Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Singapore, China, and Japan
Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team
Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors
You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network
Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
Various opportunities for your career development at our 45 locations worldwide
Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development
Company
Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform.
Founded in 2006
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Plug and Play Tech Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (5)
2023 (12)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.8MKey Investors
NJEDAKnight Foundation
2025-12-15Grant· $3.8M
2025-02-04Grant· $2M
2024-04-02Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Saeed Amidi
CEO and Founder
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder & Vice President of Operations
Recent News
2025-12-29
vcnewsdaily.com
2025-12-25
Company data provided by crunchbase