Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 50 locations across the world and our corporate members include: CPFL, Claro, Tokio Marine, Bunge, BNP Paribas, Banco BRB, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, UniCredit, Adidas, and over 550 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst reporting to the Brazil Ventures team to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Sourcing New Startups
- Source startups for the respective vertical program.
- Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
- Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences
Ventures’ Program Management
- Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners.
- Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests.
- Maintain relationships with industry partners.
Diligence/Investment Research
Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Energy or Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
- Master's or postgraduate degree in Energy, Environmental Sciences, or related areas is a plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with C-Suite executives and VC Partners; adept at public speaking.
- Advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in Portuguese and English.
- Knowledge of the global Energy sector, with a focus on Brazil/Latin America.
- Desirable familiarity with the Utilities sector in Brazil and ANEEL regulation.
- Passion for Energy and Climate Tech.
- Ideally, experience in a management consulting firm and/or corporate innovation environment.
SOFT SKILLS:
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts.
- Self-motivated and driven, with a track record of working independently, prioritizing work, and achieving results.
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and able to partner cross-functionally with stakeholders across multiple offices.
- Experience in/comfort with roles involving ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action.
- Passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies.
