Venture Capital Analyst

Role overview

The Venture Capital Analyst will focus on sourcing, assessing, and supporting investments in startups and other fast-growing businesses. The position is central to spotting promising companies, studying market potential, and turning research into investment recommendations that inform strategic choices.

What you'll do

This role covers market and industry research, trend analysis, and close tracking of startup ecosystems and new technologies. You will assess companies by looking at their business model, scale potential, competitive strengths, and overall growth trajectory.

You will also carry out financial analysis and valuation work, including reviewing financial statements, studying revenue streams, building projections, and evaluating key metrics to judge investment attractiveness and possible returns.

Another part of the job is supporting deal sourcing by finding promising startups, following funding activity, and building relationships across the founder and investor network. This helps maintain a healthy funnel of investment opportunities.

The role further includes participation in due diligence, where you will assess leadership teams, market conditions, operating performance, and business risks. You will prepare investment notes, market research, financial models, and memorandums for internal use.

You will also track portfolio companies by monitoring financial results, growth indicators, fundraising updates, and strategic progress, while contributing insights that support portfolio management and value creation.

Working alongside investment professionals, founders, advisors, and other stakeholders, you will help move deals forward and support portfolio growth. Success in this role depends on strong analysis, financial understanding, and commercial judgment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information.
• Working knowledge of venture capital, private equity, and core investment concepts.
• Hands-on understanding of financial modeling, valuation methods, and financial analysis.
• Capability to assess business models, market opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Solid research skills and experience with due diligence work.
• Awareness of startup ecosystems and new industry developments.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis software.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to create investment reports, presentations, and memorandums.
• High attention to detail and sound critical thinking.
• Capacity to handle several projects and deadlines at once.
• Good organization and time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and outside stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and high-growth companies.
• Commitment to data-led investment decisions and ongoing learning.