OSI Engineering · 17 hours ago
CVC/VC Associate, Environmental and Sustainability (West Coast)
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$73/hr - $89/hr
2+ years expOSI Engineering is seeking a Venture Specialist to play a hands-on role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing strategic venture investments within the U.S. West Coast startup ecosystem. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, startup founders, and VC/CVC partners, focusing on early-stage and growth-stage technologies aligned with long-term strategies in electrification, mobility, robotics/AI, and sustainability.
Staffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Damion C.
Responsibilities
Source deal flow through venture tools (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase), VC/CVC relationships, founder networks, accelerators, and active participation in the West Coast Startup ecosystem
Identify, screen, and engage with promising startups to uncover high-impact investment opportunities aligned with innovation roadmap
Conduct early-stage diligence, evaluating:
Market potential and competitive dynamics
Technical differentiation and defensibility (“wow factor”)
Business model viability and financial outlook
Team strength and execution capability
Develop clear, compelling investment proposals and present recommendations to the investment team
Track emerging technology and investment trends
Support end-to-end internal investment processes, including coordination with internal business stakeholders
Support open-innovation engagements between startups and Business Units, including pilots, proof-of concepts (PoCs), and early collaborations that may lead to investment
Manage follow-up actions, information flow, documentation, and reporting between internal teams and startup partners
Help align expectations and ensure accountability across internal stakeholders and external partners
If assigned:
Serve as a board observer for one or more portfolio companies and provide structured internal reporting
Support value-creation activities such as Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Joint Research Agreements (JRAs), and other strategic collaborations
Lead and manage relationships with selected accelerator or ecosystem partners, including deal flow reviews, event participation, and potential event planning
Build, maintain, and strengthen a robust network of VCs, CVCs, founders, and ecosystem partners, particularly on the U.S. West Coast
Actively represent this Global Automotive Company at industry events, panels, startup evaluations, and judging activities
Contribute to strengthening brand, visibility, and credibility within the venture and innovation ecosystem
Qualification
Required
2-3+ years of experience in venture capital or corporate venture capital
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or closely related field
Familiarity with venture diligence tools, processes, and common deal structures
Strong interest in emerging technology domains relevant to Honda's long-term strategy
Demonstrated experience sourcing, evaluating, and supporting execution of early-stage venture investments
Willingness to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) up to 40%
Preferred
Established network within the VC/CVC and startup ecosystem, particularly on the U.S. West Coast (San Francisco Bay Area preferred)
Proven track record of developing investment theses, building relationships with founders, and advancing deals through the investment process
Experience contributing to portfolio support, strategic partnerships, or accelerator engagements
Company
OSI Engineering
OSI Engineering is a premier Staff Augmentation and Managed Services partner for today's tech leaders and tomorrow's luminaries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Javier Diaz
Chief Executive Officer
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