HIRING: Associate at Bynd Venture Capital
We are looking for one amazing and curious person who is passionate about startups and technology to join our Investment Team full-time. This person will support us to source and invest in the most promising early-stage startups across Iberia 🚀
Who we are? 👋
Bynd Venture Capital is an Iberian Venture Capital firm operating since 2010 focused on investing in early-stage startups with a strong technological background
The company has over 30 national and international companies in its portfolio such as Impress, Ukio, Didimo, Casafari or Zenrows from several different industries including IT/Digital, Consumer Goods and Sustainability
Bynd Venture Capital has a hands-on approach working side by side with its portfolio founders on a regular basis, to help them to grow their companies. Together we think about business strategy, facilitate commercial contacts, recruit C-level positions and fundraise next investment rounds
The firm currently has two funds under management and is launching a third in the upcoming days to keep funding and supporting the most innovative early-stage startups across Iberia
What will you do as an Associate? 🧠
Manage the entire investment process end-to-end — sourcing, due diligence and selection of new investment trends and opportunities
- 🧐Deal flow screening: screen 1.500+ high potential startups yearly and meet with 350+ of them
- 🔨Perform due diligence: actively participate / lead the investment process which includes 1) Gathering information from the target company and industry experts 2) Research potential competitors and the market landscape 3) Assist in preparing internal investment memos
- 🤝 Portfolio support: help supporting portfolio companies by providing strategic value in different areas
- 🗣️ Networking: cultivate and nurture relationships within the startup ecosystem
- 💻Documentation: summarize call notes, enter deals into CRM, research, prepare materials to internal analysis
- ⚽All around player: opportunity to be involved in other departments of the business (Marketing, HR, Technology…) and leave your own personal mark
What are we looking for? 🥁
- 2–4 years of relevant working experience in a fast-paced work environment such as Venture Capital, Startup Founder or Operator, Consulting (not limited to)
- Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, high intellectual curiosity, work autonomously
- Entrepreneurial mindset, taking action with energy and drive and ready to tackle challenges in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborative style, ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally
- Highly fluent in Portuguese OR Spanish and English languages
- Based in Portugal or Spain 🚩
- Deep passion for technology and startups (knowing Zuck’s first name is not enough 😅)
What do we have to offer? (not only 🤑!)
- The hustle to be on the front line of a disruptive and innovative sector
- An incredible opportunity to be involved with cutting edge technological startups from different industries and geographies 🛸
- Working in proximity with a senior and talented team with several years of C-level experience in both corporate and venture capital worlds
- Network with top-notch individuals in their expertise areas including startup founders, seasoned investors or executives at multinationals
- Big chance to be engaged and learn about different business areas such as investment, financial, marketing, communication, or HR
- Competitive salary with some cool perks and a clear career path to become part of the Partnership
- Hybrid work model with working space available in the city center (in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid or Barcelona)
- A healthy work-life balance
How to apply? 📩
- Send us an email to bynd@bynd.vc with your name, phone contact, current location, and LinkedIn
- Additionally, attach your CV and the link for a short format video (between 3–5min, done with your smartphone — no edition required) OR a PDF file (written format, maximum one page, letter 12) if you don’t feel comfortable recording the video
- In the video / text you should tell us 1) why do you want to work here 2) what are the top 2 skills and strenghts you can bring to this position 3) what is your greatest accomplishment 😎
When is the application deadline? ⏳
May 31st, 2024 — Rolling basis
How is the recruitment process? 🥋
- Two or three interviews with Bynd’s Partners
- Two industry specific exercises (dealflow screening & investment memo)
