Dallas Venture Capital - Investment Analyst

We are a cross border venture capital firm focused on US and India based companies. We invest in and partner with companies that offer enterprise focused products with a core technology focus of AI, IoT, or other emerging technologies. We typically invest in companies with B2B SAAS/Enterprise product offerings with $1M in ARR at Series A funding round with a ticket size of $2M to $5M.

Please check out our website http://www.dallasvc.com to know more about us.

Role: Investment Professional (Analyst)

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supporting the team on various sourcing efforts

- Actively participate in investment process and decision making

- Involvement in all aspects of due diligence on new investments (business and market analysis, competitive landscape, pricing, GTM strategy model, financial analysis and deal structuring)

- Reading/reviewing business plans and pitch decks and preliminary screening of investment opportunities

- Preparing analysis, investment memos, presentations etc. to help drive investment decisions

- Supporting existing portfolio companies as needed in various functions such as business development activities, strategic planning, fundraising etc. by coordinating with the team as well as extensive network of advisors and industry experts

- Help team on tracking portfolio company performance, create regular updates for the team and LPs

- Support team in various fund operations including fundraising, investor communications, events, marketing etc.

- The role requires regular interaction with our US team and needs partial US time availability (a minimum of 2 pm CT/12 noon PT)

Qualifications:

- Demonstrable interest in and basic understanding of venture capital investing

- Commitment to long-term career in venture capital and/or technology

- Undergraduate degree in computer science or extensive coursework in computer science or related subjects

- MBA or equivalent Graduate degree in Business with a focus in strategy or finance. Engineers from top colleges with relevant experience will also be considered

- 2+ years of work experience in software development, business development, sales, corporate strategy, or similar roles

- Highly analytical and comfortable with data and deep market analysis

- Basic understanding of financial modelling and accounting

- Self-starter with strong work ethic and integrity

- Ownership mindset and ability to work independently without close supervision

- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative personality

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Interest and willingness to network and build relationships with founders, relevant industry organizations and other venture capital firms

Work Location: Hyderabad