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VC Associate

Sky9 Capital · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking a Venture Capital Associate to join our San Francisco team. In this role, you will work directly with our Partners to identify, evaluate, and execute early-to-growth stage investments. You will play a critical role in the investment process, from sourcing the next unicorn to deep-dive technical due diligence.

What they're looking for

  • Investment Analysis – Prepare investment memos and present high-conviction recommendations to the Investment Committee
  • Portfolio Support – Work closely with portfolio founders to support their growth, leveraging Sky9’s global network for business development, hiring, international expansion, and strategy
  • Market Intelligence – Attend demo days, hackathons, and industry conferences to build a strong network among founders, angels, and other VCs
  • Experience: 0-3 years of high-performance work experience in Product Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Management Consulting (preferably in technology sectors)
  • Local Networks: Well-networked within the San Francisco Bay Area startup community
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field is strictly required—we are looking for candidates who can “speak the language” of technical founders
More about this role

Sky9 Capital is a leading global venture capital firm. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on investing in disruptive technologies and outstanding innovators across Consumer Internet, Enterprise/SaaS, Deep Tech (AI/Robotics), Fintech, and Web3 sectors.

With a global presence spanning San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai, and Beijing, Sky9 Capital has backed industry-defining companies including ByteDance (TikTok), Pinduoduo (Temu), Meituan, Full Truck Alliance, WeRide, Webull, and Moonshot AI The firm operates under a “VC 3.0” philosophy—combining capital, innovation, and social impact to build the next generation of great companies

The Role

We are seeking a Venture Capital Associate to join our San Francisco team. In this role, you will work directly with our Partners to identify, evaluate, and execute early-to-growth stage investments. You will play a critical role in the investment process, from sourcing the next unicorn to deep-dive technical due diligence.

This is a unique opportunity for an academically accomplished individual with a technical background to bridge the gap between complex engineering innovations and venture-scale business models.

Key Responsibilities

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