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Summer Venture Capital Associate, Acumen America

Acumen
Posted March 28, 2025

San Francisco, California

Energy Management

$850 - $850

Internship

Job Description

The Summer Venture Capital Associate at Acumen America will support the investment team by generating investment themes, sourcing opportunities, conducting due diligence, and evaluating mission-driven startups aimed at addressing poverty and inequality in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Generate investment themes and source new investment opportunities
  • Evaluate and support entrepreneurs
  • Conduct due diligence on transactions
  • Create succinct investment summaries and provide recommendations
  • Research potential resources to support portfolio companies

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience exclusive of any graduate education.
  • A Bachelor s degree is required.
  • Proven experience in financial analysis and modeling.
  • Strong investment judgment and understanding of competitive markets.
  • Understanding of venture capital investing, including terms, capital structure, and investment process.
  • Strong ability to take initiative with research and analysis and produce valuable results in conditions of uncertainty.
  • Ability to present investment ideas clearly in memoranda to senior management and advisors.

Benefits

  • Compensation/salary range: $850 per week
  • Work schedule: 10-12 weeks
  • Work environment perks: Small team based in San Francisco
  • Any additional benefits: Opportunity to meet mission-driven entrepreneurs and conduct due diligence on potential investments

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