Investment Analyst

Job Description

About TDK Ventures:

TDK Ventures is a top-tier corporate venture capital fund headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Boston and Bengaluru, India, and plans for global expansion. They are an industry-recognized leader in corporate venturing, focused on delivering what they call “TDK Goodness” to deep-tech entrepreneurs. Their core investment areas include Renewable Energy, Materials Technologies, Cleantech, Industry 5.0, Mobility, Computing & Connectivity, and Healthtech. They are pioneering the future of corporate venturing.

Job Description: Investment Analyst

This is a unique opportunity to join TDK Ventures’ elite investing team as an Investment Analyst. Reporting to an Investment Director, the Analyst will be significantly involved in all aspects of the investment cycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Market Mapping & Opportunity Identification: Synthesizing comprehensive startup and technology maps, particularly within the digital transformation megatrend (AI, GenAI, and computing), to identify and recommend strategic investment opportunities in both hardware and software. This involves deep analysis of market and technology trends reports.
• Investor Relationship Management: Regularly updating lists of current and potential co-investors, tracking their activities and investments to identify suitable partners for future financing rounds.
• CRM Management & Information Tracking: Documenting relevant information from trusted sources into the CRM system regarding startups in strategic spaces, highlighting key learnings and next steps.
• Investment Proposal Support: Creating supporting materials for investment proposals, weekly project reviews, and TDK Ventures briefings, based on investment priorities set by Investment Directors.
• Due Diligence Support: Assisting Associates and Investment Directors in due diligence activities, including financial modeling, market research, IP analysis, customer calls, and technology analyses.
• Deal Flow Management: Managing the deal flow funnel and interactions with entrepreneurs, venture capitalist partners, other CVC partners, and internal TDK colleagues.
• Investment Committee Presentations: Creating presentation materials for investment committee review, articulating investment theses, highlighting key transaction considerations, and presenting unique insights.
• Full Due Diligence Participation: Actively participating in all aspects of due diligence, encompassing financial modeling, business and market assessment, deal structuring, and customer and management reference calls.
• Portfolio Company Support: Supporting existing investments through internal reporting, business development opportunities, and follow-on transactions.

Qualifications:

• Required: A technical degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, or similar). A PhD is highly preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience (full-time or part-time) in private equity, venture capital, consulting, or investment banking.
• Passion: A strong passion for working with early-stage businesses focused on Computing and Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas.
• Skills: Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, proactivity, self-motivation, strong communication (written and verbal), ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision, effective decision-making, time management, and organizational skills. A self-starter personality with exceptional work ethic and integrity is crucial.

Compensation:

The position is based in San Jose, CA or Boston, MA, with a starting annual base pay between USD $110,000 and $130,000. The actual pay is dependent on various factors, including education, experience, and market demands. Variable bonus programs and benefits are also offered.