About Anzu Partners 

Anzu Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in breakthrough industrial technologies. We team with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital and deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations. We focus on four key industrial areas: manufacturing, materials, monitoring and measurement, and modeling.

Anzu manages approximately $1 billion in capital commitments, and we have developed a robust team of investment professionals, technical specialists, and operational support to drive results for our portfolio companies and investors. In 2016, we launched Anzu Industrial Capital Partners, L.P., our first fund, to invest in North American-based private industrial technology companies.

In April 2019, we announced the launch of our second industrial technology fund, Anzu Industrial Capital Partners II L.P., which follows a similar investment strategy

Anzu Partners has offices in Boston, MA, San Diego, CA, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL.

Our primary activities are: investing in and acquiring companies and incubating our own business concepts with an in-house team. Our Summer Analysts go beyond typical roles of diligence and sourcing and will play a role in combining Anzu’s wide set of skills to deliver impact to our portfolio companies.

About the role

Anzu Partners is looking for Summer Analysts, who will be responsible for both investment and portfolio support. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure into venture capital while putting your technical degree to use.

Key activities in investment include:

• Conducting initial screening on potential investments
• Diligence with company, customer, and competitor interviews when appropriate
• Analyzing financial projections and proposed deal terms

Key activities in portfolio support include:

• Building and testing prototypes for entry into new markets
• Analyzing product fit to the target market and any potential adjustments needed
• Developing commercial strategies (e.g. channels, pricing, etc.) for growing companies

The position reports to an Anzu Senior Associate or Principal, depending on the situation as part of a small, cross-functional team with strong personal and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree, with a focus on either life science or industrial tech preferred.
• Demonstrated strong academic ability.
• Strong personal drive and ability to operate independently when needed.
• Experience working with early-stage companies or startups preferred, but not required.
• Entrepreneurial and finance background is preferred, but not required.