VC Associate @ Pegasus Tech Ventures in San Jose, CA

Pegasus Tech Ventures is looking for a venture associate focused on the energy markets to work remotely or at our Silicon Valley headquarters. Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm managing 2 billion dollars for 40+ corporate partners. We have invested in 270+ companies such as SpaceX, Airbnb, Doordash, and Twitter. Pegasus also founded the Startup World Cup, one of the biggest and richest startup competitions in the world. Startup World Cup extends to over 50+ countries across six continents, with a Grand Finale in Silicon Valley featuring a $1 million investment prize.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across the energy transition landscape, with a focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and other clean technologies
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the energy transition market, trends, technologies, and competitive landscape
• Conduct research reports on specific value chains and markets related to the energy transition
• Engage with the energy ecosystem and identify collaboration opportunities with experts or other potential investors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the corporation to align investment strategies with business objectives and sustainability goals
• Lead due diligence, financial modeling, and deal execution for investment opportunities
• Manage and nurture portfolio companies, acting as an advisor and providing strategic guidance to help them scale and achieve commercial success
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, co-investors, and other key stakeholders in the energy transition ecosystem
• Represent Pegasus Tech Ventures at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance the company’s presence in the energy transition space
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance, investment trends, and emerging opportunities to our corporate partner
• Contribute to the development of the company’s overall energy transition strategy, providing insights and recommendations based on market intelligence and investment experience
• Source category leading startup in global markets for investment and partnership opportunities
• Manage the coordination and presentation for investor meetings
• Work closely with investors, supporting business development, market research, M&A advisory
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of work experience in the energy industry
• 1-2 years of investment experience is a strong plus
• In-depth understanding of the energy transition landscape, including key players, technologies, and market dynamics
• A deep understanding of the regulations and policy surrounding the energy market including government incentives
• Experience presenting research and investment material to partners
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and navigate a large, complex organization
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Passion for driving positive change in the energy industry and commitment to sustainability
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, science, engineering, or related fields
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Energy simulation / project modeling experience is a plus
• Ability to work to deadlines with quick turnaround