About the role
Innovation Works is seeking a mid-level Investment Associate to support the firm’s investment activities across its early-stage portfolio and venture fund operations. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who is passionate about startups, venture investing, and emerging technologies.
What they're looking for
- 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, consulting, finance, or other analytical roles
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, advanced Excel proficiency preferred
- Experience working with startups or early-stage companies strongly preferred
- Familiarity with venture capital financing structures and startup ecosystems
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
More about this role
Innovation Works (IW) is one of the nation’s most active early-stage investors and a key driver of the Pittsburgh region’s startup ecosystem. Through direct investments, venture funds, and strategic support, IW helps launch and scale high-growth technology companies. IW also manages Riverfront Ventures (RFV), a venture capital fund focused on supporting promising startups and accelerating regional innovation.
Innovation Works is seeking a mid-level Investment Associate to support the firm’s investment activities across its early-stage portfolio and venture fund operations. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who is passionate about startups, venture investing, and emerging technologies.
The Investment Associate works closely with the CEO and Senior Investment Associate to evaluate new investment opportunities, manage portfolio data and reporting, coordinate diligence processes, and support investor engagement. The role offers broad exposure to venture investing and the opportunity to work with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners shaping the future of the Pittsburgh technology economy.
- Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis, and...
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