ABOUT THE ANALYST ROLE

This investing apprenticeship role will expose the Analyst to every aspect of venture capital. While shadowing and supporting partners at G2, the Analyst will:

• Meet brilliant entrepreneurs as they pitch climate tech startups that plan to change the world
• Evaluate exciting technologies and develop viewpoints on how they will transform traditional industries to be more sustainable
• Participate in (and vote in) Investment Committee discussions
• Prepare for (and work on follow-ups to) portfolio company Board meetings to assist G2 Partners in their roles as Board Directors advising firms on their most important considerations (strategy, organization, financings, M&A, etc)
• Help portfolio companies improve the economic engines that drive their businesses.
• Communicate with the institutions / people who invested in G2’s funds

HOW AN ANALYST WILL WIN AT G2

A successful Analyst will:

• Be curious, enjoy figuring out how technologies, industries, and companies work, and not be satisfied by superficial answers
• Be capable of using multiple tools to extract, structure, and present insights from data.
• Have the horsepower to quickly learn new techniques and tools, identifying the right approach to solve any problem in front of them
• Crisply communicate conclusions and ideas, be prepared to support views with data, work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Be self-motivated and take initiative in seeking ways to contribute; Fix stuff that is broken without being asked
• Have a “whatever it takes” attitude; Willing to doggedly grind through data and research to discover a critical insight and fully understand the situation
• Show genuine interest in sustainability technology businesses

If you want to learn about venture capital and growth investing in sustainability technology companies, there is no better job. You will get to see everything.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Prior professional experience or coursework requiring critical analysis of business models and financial projections. Investing, banking, or consulting internship experience preferred
• Established record as a curious “self-starter”
• Strong organizational skills, excellent analytical reasoning, and an ability to present complex ideas and information in simple persuasive form, both written and oral
• Genuine passion for investing and the entrepreneurial process
• Shown interest in sustainability
• Desire to be a connector / develop a robust network, and work in a collaborative trust-based team environment
• Professional and personal maturity that demonstrates unquestionable integrity and sound business instincts

START DATE / DURATION

Full-time starting late Summer 2025. Expectation of 2-3 years in this role, after which the Analyst will continue at G2 as an Investor, pursue further education, or transition to operating roles at a portfolio company or other startup.

LOCATION

Our office is in Portola Valley, California. Most of the team works in the office 3-4 days a week. We expect Analysts to be based in the Bay Area - this is not a remote role.

MEET THE TEAM

We hosted a virtual info session on October 22, 2024 from 4-5PM PST. If you were unable to attend the event and would like a recording, please email info@g2vp.com. Please do not email us with general questions as we are unable to respond to all inbounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, submit your resume via this form, and complete a brief video interview here. Please include your GPA and standardized test scores on your resume. After reviewing your video, we will reach out to schedule next steps if we think we might be a fit. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting October 24, 2024. We encourage you to apply early.

ABOUT G2 VENTURE PARTNERS

G2 Venture Partners invests in technology companies at their inflection points to build a sustainable future. The firm focuses on innovation in the transportation, energy, industrials, agriculture, logistics, and retail sectors, with investment stages ranging from venture to growth. We look for companies poised for explosive growth, with proven product-market fit and commercial traction. Our portfolio includes Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR, LiDAR for autonomous vehicles), Arcadia (digital clean-energy utility), 1komma5° (sustainable energy systems and infrastructure), Crusoe Energy (climate-aligned digital infrastructure), and Pivot Bio (sustainable alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer). We are currently investing out of our second fund, and have ~$1B under management.

We are a small firm with low turnover, so our recruitment opportunities are limited. It may not be possible to respond to all applicants, but we appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.

G2VP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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