Venture Debt Originator

Vice President, Venture Debt Originator

ATEL Ventures Inc., a leader in secured financing for emerging growth and start-up companies, is seeking a Vice President, Venture Debt Originator to join our expanding team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping innovative companies secure the capital they need to scale.

About Us

ATEL Capital Group, headquartered in San Francisco, is a specialty finance company with deep expertise in venture lending and equipment leasing across diverse industries. Since 1977, we have owned and managed more than $1 billion in equipment. In 1999, we launched ATEL Ventures, Inc. to deliver venture debt and equipment-backed loans to high-growth start-ups in information technology, life sciences, sustainable energy, materials science, agtech, specialty retail and alternative energy.

Our success is built on strong relationships, long-term perspective, and a commitment to bringing top talent together to support the next generation of industry leaders.

The Role

As a Vice President, Venture Debt Originator, you will be responsible for executing ATEL's venture debt strategy by sourcing, structuring, and closing high-quality opportunities. You'll focus on building strong relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, and other key stakeholders while helping innovative companies access non-dilutive capital to fuel their growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Origination & Business Development: Source venture debt opportunities by leveraging your network of founders, investors, and advisors. Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality prospects.
• Deal Structuring and Execution: Structure, negotiate, and close venture debt solutions aligned with client growth strategies and ATEL's underwriting approach.
• Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted partner to founders executives, and venture capital firms. Cultivate long-term relationships within the venture ecosystem.
• Strategy Execution: Carry out ATEL's venture debt strategy by consistently sourcing and executing transactions that align with portfolio goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3 years of origination experience in venture debt or closely related financial services.
• Proven success structuring venture debt and working capital financings.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to clearly explain complex financial structures.
• Strong sales and relationship-building capabilities with a client-first mindset.
• Skilled in analyzing financial statements, business plans, and projections.
• Deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and non-dilutive financing strategies.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce CRM experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary plus an aggressive commission structure, comprehensive benefits, and unlimited earning potential.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave and 10 company holidays
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care benefits
• Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
• 401(k) with a generous employer match

Why Join ATEL?

ATEL has been a trusted name in specialty finance for nearly five decades. We offer the stability of an established platform, a disciplined approach to venture debt, and a strong reputation built on long-standing relationships across industries. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Proven Platform: A well-capitalized firm with decades of experience in venture lending and equipment finance.
• Reputation & Relationships: A respected presence in the venture ecosystem, with deep ties to entrepreneurs and investors.
• Consistency & Stability: A company with continuous ownership and management since 1977, offering a reliable environment to build your career.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to provide meaningful, non-dilutive capital solutions to innovative growth companies.
• Career Growth: A role that rewards performance with strong earning potential and long-term career opportunities.