Toyota Research Institute · 2 weeks ago
VC Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
4+ years expToyota Research Institute is a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on investing in early-stage startups in deep tech and climate solutions. The VC Associate role involves sourcing and screening innovative companies, participating in due diligence, and preparing investment memos.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveMarketingConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research
Responsibilities
Network and take part in industry and VC events, organizations
Help generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companies
Meet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investing
Participate in due diligence, competitive analyses, and industry deep dives
Prepare memos and present potential investments to the Investment Committee
Support deal negotiations and closings
Analyze latest industry trends and author market research briefings
Collaborate with Toyota Ventures platform team to support portfolio companies
Qualification
Required
4+ years of work experience in related role
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or relevant field
High level of integrity and professionalism, with ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Entrepreneurial-minded and well-networked
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
Extensive experience working with Excel and Google Suite
Comfortable with ambiguity and risk
Ability to work collaboratively with team members
Track record of successfully completing projects with minimal guidance
Passion for learning about new technologies and understanding their business potential
Preferred
previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company
hands-on experience in a development or product management role related to one of our investment areas
Benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Annual cash bonus structure
Company
Toyota Research Institute
Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Avinash Balachandran
Vice President
Recent News
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