Lerer Hippeau is an early stage venture capital fund based in New York. We’re looking for a full-time Associate to join our investment team. Our Associates play a central role at Lerer Hippeau, where they primarily source, research new opportunities, and diligence companies. At Lerer Hippeau, we’re an inclusive and flat organization. We have a strong track record of promoting from within and helping those on our team grow in their roles at our firm.
About the Associate position:
- Grow Lerer Hippeau’s network and source early-stage investment opportunities.
- Be an active member of the NYC investment community by attending events, and developing and maintaining strong relationships in the network.
- Build and nurture relationships with current and up-and-coming founders and CEOs in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and beyond.
- Continuously learn about new themes, trends, and technologies and identify founders building in those spaces.
- Support Partners with their day-to-day work including managing and evaluating investment opportunities.
- Develop deal sense and conviction around companies you’re evaluating.
- Contribute to quantitative and qualitative company diligence, including marketing sizing, financial analysis, competitive analysis, and more.
- Help support existing portfolio companies through project-based work alongside Partners.
About you:
- Strong drive to build a network of investors and founders in the NYC ecosystem.
- Intellectually curious with strong analytical and communication skills to understand both quantitative and qualitative data as we evaluate investment opportunities.
- Creative; you look at things from a unique perspective.
- Collaborative, hard-working, and always ready to pitch in and be a team player.
- Venture Capital experience is a plus.
- Tech and startup experience is a plus.
- Enjoy meeting new people and building community.
- Unafraid to challenge others’ perspectives and you welcome the same.
- Thrive in ambiguity but aren’t afraid to ask for help when you need it.
