Investment Analyst

At 16VC, we don’t just invest we build and scale startups alongside founders. Our team backs bold AI & tech founders, helping them turn ideas into thriving businesses. The Investment Analyst role is central to sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage ventures, both in our Lab and across our broader portfolio.

Your Role:

As an Investment Analyst, you will:

• Source and evaluate startups: Identify promising founders, market opportunities, and emerging trends in AI & tech.
• Conduct due diligence: Analyze business models, financials, traction, competitive landscape, and team capabilities.
• Support investment decisions: Prepare investment memos, presentation decks, and recommendation summaries for the 16VC team.
• Portfolio monitoring: Track the performance of our investments, assist founders with growth strategies, and help optimize reporting and KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Lab: Work closely with the 16VC Lab / Venture Studio to identify ventures ready for building, testing, and scaling.
• Market research: Stay on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and venture capital best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Understanding of startup metrics, business models, and early-stage venture dynamics.
• Comfortable with financial modeling, market sizing, and competitive analysis.
• Passion for AI, technology, and the startup ecosystem.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a hands‑on, proactive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill insights clearly for internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus:

• Previous experience at a VC, angel investing, startup, or accelerator program.
• Exposure to venture studio operations or building early‑stage startups.
• Knowledge of no-code/low-code tools and early‑stage product prototyping to better evaluate Lab ventures.

What You’ll Get:

• Direct exposure to early‑stage startups and founders at the cutting edge of AI & tech.
• Hands‑on experience supporting investments and building ventures in our Lab / Venture Studio.
• Work closely with founders, engineers, designers, and investors shaping the future of multiple startups.
• Competitive compensation and career growth in a founder‑first, experimental environment.

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