Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 50 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Visa, BNP Paribas, USAA, Aflac, Zurich, Fujitsu, Karcher, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Roche, Bayer, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Carrefour, Decathlon, Walmart, L’oreal, Unilever, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth in Silicon Valley. An ideal candidate has a passion for energy, climate, cleantech, and sustainability, is eager to understand how startups scale, and is driven to take an active role in building out our ecosystem and investment portfolio.

The Venture Analyst role is a key entry-level position on the Ventures Team. Analysts support Associates and are responsible for sourcing relevant startups and supporting deal teams on new investments. Analysts also work with corporate partners on their technology needs and support overall program management.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Sourcing New Startups

• Source startups that are relevant for the energy vertical program and other vertical-agnostic opportunities for investment.
• Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
• Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences.

Ventures’ Program Management

• Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners (mainly chemical manufacturers, electric utilities, oil and gas corporations, and EPC firms).
• Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests.
• Maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Create trend reports and presentations on energy and new materials for corporate partner interests.
• Perform additional operational work for Plug and Play Ventures as needed.

Diligence/Investment Research

• Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio
• Develop investment thesis regarding emerging trends and frontiers within Smart Cities through deep research and market mapping

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required. An energy-related specialty (Oil and Gas preferred) (Industrial Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) is a plus. Having an advanced degree is also a plus.
• Knowledge of oil and gas is a plus.
• An interest and passion for energy.
• Background or experience working or interning on energy-related projects or new materials projects is a plus.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively.
• Highly organized, shown to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Office, CRMs, project management tools, etc.
• Intermediate spreadsheet experience (formulas, dashboards, charts, pivots, and analysis).

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with C-Suite executives.
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices.
• Experience in/comfort with a role with a degree of ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action.
• Strong desire to learn continually and grow professionally, driven to master the products they're supporting/offering.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Be part of Plug & Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Singapore, China, and Japan
• Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
• Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team
• Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors
• You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network
• Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
• Various opportunities for your career development at our 45 locations worldwide
• Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development

*All applications must be submitted in English