The Fellowship is an opportunity to learn how the venture capital world works from the inside, to deeply understand the FinTech and broader tech landscapes, and to develop the skills and relationships that are critical to becoming a successful investor or entrepreneur. Further, the experiences that Fellows have in working with Fin VC will solidify in-classroom learning through active real world application. Additionally, both roles come with compensation and provide opportunities for full time roles at Fin, within our portfolio companies, or extended network.
Fellows will work hands-on with our team in the following areas:
Sourcing:
Conducting market analysis and opportunity identification via academic research, customer interviews, conferences, incubator and University demo days, and peers (Angels/VCs).
Proactively developing relationships with identified early stage (Seed, Series A, and B) companies that align to our investment theses and scope
Help manage the investment pipeline process
Creating content, events, and more to build the firm’s brand in the global market
Diligence and Investment Execution:
Support the team’s initial screening and subsequent deep due diligence of potential investments
Support development of diligence materials and Investment Memo/Scorecard to assess market sizing, talent assessment, product-market fit, key metrics/financials, capital structure, valuation modeling and exit scenarios, risks, etc.
Liaise with team members to support diligence checks (product, tech, and finance) and finalize investment execution (legal and finance)
Portfolio Company Operating Support:
Help gather and manage portfolio performance, metrics, and financials on a Quarterly basis
Support operating value across the portfolio, particularly in business development
Desired Skills and Experience:
Excitement to join an emerging manager and help build a specialist VC focused on FinTech globally
Network and experiencing in working across the US and global markets
Passion for the intersection of Financial Services and technology, along with InsureTech, and adjacent spaces
B.A. or B.S. in related fields, technical experience a strong plus. MA/MBA candidates preferred.
Diverse backgrounds preferred – we believe diverse teams drive better outcomes
Strong grasp of technology trends and business models in FinTech
Small working team experience, strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and an exceptional work ethic and discipline.
Preference and consideration given to foreign language capabilities, particularly in Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic
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