Moderne is seeking an experienced Investment Principal to join the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and assess new deals
- Build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes
- Develop deal flow channels by (1) contributing personal venture capital and startup network and (2) building new relationships with VC peers and operating companies to identify high potential investment opportunities
- Evaluate and structure investment opportunities
- Analyze sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models
- Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks
- Run comparable company analyses
- Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments
- Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Investment Associates/Partners for approval by the investment committee
- Work with companies, partners and investors to help grow value of the underlying portfolio and create opportunities for our industry and venture network
- Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies
- Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator
- Improve the firm’s data management capabilities
- Use the performance data to drive go-forward investment strategy and targets
Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:
- Previous senior-level experience sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund or Growth Equity firm
- Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating, and closing successful investments
- Meaningful and broad existing connections within the venture capital and early-stage startup ecosystem
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models
- Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Deep passion for technology, investing, startups, and entrepreneurship
- Chicago-based or willingness to relocate
Instructions to Apply
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