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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

This listing represents a sample Entry-Level Venture Capital Analyst role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network . It is intended to help early-career candidates understand the core responsibilities, skill expectations, and learning opportunities associated with junior VC roles.

This is not a direct job opening . Actual roles 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 Entry-Level Venture Capital Analyst supports venture capital investment teams across the full investment lifecycle , with a strong focus on learning, exposure, and execution support . Analysts assist with deal sourcing, market research, early-stage diligence, and portfolio tracking while gaining hands-on experience in startup investing.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking to build a long-term career in venture capital, growth investing, or startup strategy .

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early-stage startup opportunities across priority sectors
• Conduct initial research on founders, products, markets, and business models
• Support due diligence efforts, including traction analysis, competitive landscape reviews, and financial fundamentals
• Build and maintain basic financial and capitalization models for startups
• Assist with investment memo preparation and investment committee materials
• Track portfolio company KPIs and support internal reporting processes
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and venture ecosystems
• Attend demo days, pitch events, and startup ecosystem gatherings
• Support LP reporting, fundraising materials, and internal data management
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, founders, and operators

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, computer science, or a related analytical discipline
• Strong interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital investing
• Internship or entry-level experience in investment banking, consulting, startups, venture capital, private equity, or strategy is a plus
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills; comfort with Excel and presentations
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Comfortable engaging with founders and fast-moving environments

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

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

• Tools to assist with navigating venture capital recruiting and job searches
• Resume and interview guidance tailored to junior investment roles
• Practice materials for sourcing strategies, market mapping, and investment theses
• Educational resources covering VC fundamentals, startup metrics, and deal processes
• These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.

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