Growth Warrior Capital is a US-based, early stage (Seed & Series A) fund of funds that invests in venture capital and growth equity funds run by underrepresented managers (URMs). We aim to make venture capital more inclusive, while generating an investment return. We are looking for an eager and enthusiastic intern to join our team remotely for 2021. You will get the opportunity to work alongside We are interested in women-led and diverse founding teams in the areas of (1) AI/Machine Learning to solve systemic issues, (2) Future of Work & (3) Fintech for diverses communities. We are seeking an intern with deep analytical skills to handle the day-to-day responsibilities will include working with the co-founding partners of Growth Warrior Capital and others in the firm on processes around:
- Our deal flow, including researching and analyzing investment opportunities;
- Performing due diligence on prospective portfolio funds;
- Writing investment memos;
- Tracking our existing portfolio funds;
- Assisting with back-end fund operations;
- Analyzing datasets in excel;
- Following and summarizing venture industry trends;
- Writing profiles about our fund managers and their funds and/or assisting with case studies;
- Preparing and designing slide decks;
- Supporting specific ecosystem-building activities for the portfolio.
Qualifications:
- College Junior/ Senior or Pre-MBA or current MBA or graduate student
- Experience working as an intern or full-time professional in investment banking, management consulting or equity research is a big plus but not required
- At least 3 months of demonstrated startup or entrepreneurial experience which can be professional, volunteer or student experience
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Diligent, thorough, and attentive to detail
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Team player
- Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial drive and work ethic
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment since GWC is a brand new fund of funds
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- An inquisitive personality, able to gather and synthesize information and draw meaningful conclusions
- Commitment to changing the venture ecosystem to make it more welcoming to people from all backgrounds
Strength in one or more of the following is a bonus: strong financial modeling skills, writing skills, and/or graphic design/social media acumen.We strongly encourage you to apply if you are passionate about the opportunity yet do not meet every qualification listed. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample of your choice to info@thegrowthwarrior.com before June 1, 2021. In your cover letter please share the following: 1) why you are interested in the venture industry 2) why you are drawn to Growth Warrior Capital and 3) your experience working with underrepresented communities in a volunteer, professional and/or student capacity. Salary: $15-18.00 per hour depending on experience
Term: July through September 2021 (12 weeks)
Growth Warrior Capital embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
