Investment Analyst

$120K to $180K

• San Francisco (On-site)
  
  

Job type

Full-time

Role

Investments

Experience

1–4 years

Location

San Francisco, California (On-site)

About 16VC

16VC is a venture capital firm investing in the next generation of AI and technology companies.

We partner with ambitious founders from the earliest stages, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to our network. We're looking for an Investment Analyst to help identify exceptional founders, evaluate investment opportunities, and support our growing portfolio.

This is an on-site role based in San Francisco.

About The Role

As an Investment Analyst, you'll work closely with our investment team to source, evaluate, and support early-stage startups.

You'll spend your time meeting founders, researching markets, analyzing companies, and helping shape investment decisions. You'll also work with portfolio companies after we invest, helping track progress and identify opportunities for growth.

If you're curious, analytical, and passionate about startups, AI, and venture capital, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll do

• Source and evaluate early-stage startups
• Meet founders and build relationships across the startup ecosystem
• Conduct market research and identify emerging trends in AI and technology
• Perform due diligence, including business model, market, team, and competitive analysis
• Build financial models, market sizing, and investment analyses
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and recommendation materials
• Monitor portfolio company performance and key metrics
• Support founders with strategic research and business insights
• Help improve internal investment processes and reporting
  
  

What we're looking for

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy researching companies, industries, and markets
• Understand startup business models and venture capital
• Are comfortable working with financial models and data
• Communicate clearly in writing and presentations
• Take ownership and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Have a genuine interest in AI, technology, and entrepreneurship
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups
• Financial modeling and valuation experience
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Excel, Google Sheets, and presentation tools
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Affinity or HubSpot
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience working at an early-stage startup
• Angel investing or accelerator experience
• Technical background or understanding of AI and software products
• Experience evaluating SaaS or AI businesses
  
  

Why join 16VC

• Work directly with founders and investors
• Evaluate cutting-edge AI and technology companies
• Gain exposure to every stage of the investment process
• High ownership and responsibility from day one
• Small team with meaningful impact
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to grow with the firm
  
  

Details

• Compensation: $120,000 to $180,000 USD base salary, plus bonus and benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience and skills.
• Location: This is a full-time on-site role based in San Francisco, California. Candidates must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
  

We're looking for curious investors.

We care more about your ability to identify great founders, think critically, and make sound investment decisions than where you've worked. If you're excited about AI, startups, and helping build the next generation of iconic technology companies, we'd love to hear from you.