VC Analyst @ Secocha Ventures in Aventura, FL

Secocha Ventures

Secocha Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm, powered by an equity-based founder community. Focused on consumer-facing companies, we are one of the only seed funds with a global mandate. Our portfolio currently spans the US, Canada, India, Europe, Israel, and Latam, and includes break-out companies like Brigit, Ollie, Bling, and more.

ROLE:

Reporting to our Principal, you will augment the investment team’s ability to source opportunities, reach investment decisions, and support the portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

Sourcing: building on existing processes and deal flow, you will be responsible for feeding and managing our deal flow pipeline. This will involve:

  • Identifying promising companies and founders at the earliest stages, through networking, research, and outreach.
  • Analyzing opportunities, through reviews of materials, conversations with founders, and discussions with the team.
  • Frequent team presentations of opportunities that fit the firm’s mandate and investment philosophy.

Evaluation: you will support the investment committee to reach the best possible investment decisions. This will involve:

  • Researching markets, companies, financials, business models.
  • Participating in any diligence items relevant to the investment decision, including calls with founders and reference checks.
  • Drafting investment memoranda and other materials that may be required by the investment committee.

Portfolio Management: you will collaborate with the rest of the investment team to provide value to the portfolio. This will involve:

  • Understanding the needs of our portfolio companies by seeking regular updates and building strong rapport with founders and their teams.
  • Building and activating scalable strategies to support a growing portfolio.
  • Coordinating the team’s response to portfolio asks.

Reporting: you will support the investment team in preparing quarterly communications to Limited Partners (including data collection).

MUST HAVE:

  • Familiarity and deep interest in venture capital and technology ecosystems.
  • Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and being unafraid to ask questions.
  • Understanding of business and financial concepts and ability to carry out research and analysis.
  • Desire to grow with the firm over a long time horizon and over multiple funds.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Understanding of international markets, especially India, Europe, and/or Latam.
  • Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or networks in one or more areas of investment focus (including but not limited to: fintech, healthcare tech, social, commerce or web3).
  • Interest in participating in content marketing efforts.
  • Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

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