Venture Investment Analyst – Entry Level

Venture Investment Analyst – Entry Level

Career Launch AI Talent Network
Locations: San Francisco | Las Vegas | Chicago | New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

About This Posting

This listing represents a sample Venture Investment Analyst – Entry Level role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network.
It is intended to help candidates understand the core responsibilities, skill expectations, and development path associated with entry-level venture investing roles.

This posting is for informational purposes only and does not represent a direct job opening. Actual opportunities may vary by firm, fund strategy, or location. Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training; participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.

Role Overview

The Venture Investment Analyst – Entry Level supports venture capital investment teams across the full investment lifecycle, with a primary focus on deal sourcing, market research, early-stage diligence, and portfolio analysis. This role is designed for candidates at the start of their investing careers who want hands-on exposure to venture capital decision-making and startup evaluation.

Analysts work closely with Associates, Principals, and Partners, as well as founders and operators across the startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and screen early-stage startup investment opportunities

• Conduct initial founder outreach and summarize investment-relevant insights

• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and business model evaluation

• Support due diligence processes, including traction analysis and financial review

• Build and maintain basic financial models, cap tables, and scenario analyses

• Assist with market mapping and investment thesis development

• Prepare investment summaries and materials for investment committee review

• Track portfolio company KPIs and support ongoing portfolio monitoring

• Monitor venture capital markets, comparable deals, and emerging trends

• Support fundraising efforts, LP communications, and internal reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, computer science, or a related analytical discipline

• Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and early-stage investing

• Internship or entry-level experience in finance, consulting, startups, venture capital, or strategy is a plus

• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail

• Clear written and verbal communication abilities

• Curious, proactive, and comfortable learning in ambiguous environments

• Willingness to engage directly with founders and fast-moving teams

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

Career Launch AI offers optional professional development resources to support candidates pursuing entry-level venture investment roles, including:

• Tools to assist with navigating VC recruiting and early-career job searches

• Resume and interview guidance tailored to investment-focused positions

• Practice exercises for deal sourcing, market analysis, and investment thesis development

• Educational resources covering VC fundamentals, startup metrics, and deal workflows

These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.

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https://careerlaunch.ai/assessment