Ultranative is searching for a part-time Venture Capital Intern to join our venture studio based in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and support a growing portfolio of companies spanning across the psychedelic, cannabis, energy, and aerospace industries. The part-time VC Intern position provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, a broadened network, and hands on experience one needs to build a meaningful career in venture capital.
About Ultranative
At Ultranative, we're on a mission to accelerate, activate, and advocate for the world's most impactful ideas in the psychedelic industry and beyond. We invest in companies with the potential to positively impact the planet and its people, one part incubator and one part venture fund. Our investment objective is to generate exceptional returns while actively contributing to the pursuit of world peace, and we engage both a bottoms-up and top-down approach to winning what we believe is the only game worth playing.
We are committed to bringing strategic capital and support to world-changing founders and their ideas, building a community that creates impact with a sustainable, for-profit model along the way. By focusing on the psychedelic industry and other companies with a mission to better the planet and its people, we aim to create a diverse ecosystem of innovative solutions that have the potential to change the world for the better. Our unique approach allows us to nurture and support a wide range of ventures that align with our vision of a more sustainable, equitable, and peaceful future.
Ultranative is seeking a part-time VC Intern to support our team in analyzing market opportunities, conducting research, supporting us in researching, developing, and providing strategic input for new business models and supporting our existing portfolio of companies and incubations.
Location
Candidates must be located in Austin, Texas. The position will be based out of our beautiful office near the State Capitol in downtown.
Job Overview
Responsibilities
- Research emerging opportunity areas, support new business model development, and provide industry analysis
- Produce detailed work products through the preparation of market research reports, financial due diligence, competitive analysis, and review of the evolving landscape within the psychedelic industry and other impactful sectors
- Work with leadership and outsourced counsel to identify how regulations and policy hurdles impact the psychedelic industry
- Support the leadership team with internal fund projects & incubations as needed, including monitoring & reporting, providing strategic input
- Conduct diligence on investment opportunities and support our overall deal flow pipeline
- Support in developing business plans, strategy memos, and fundraising decks
- Analyze data to optimize performance across the portfolio
- Provide strategic guidance to our incubations, monitor and support their operations
- Collaborate with our entrepreneurs in residence to refine go-to-market and business development strategies
- Support the development and refinement of business models for new ventures
Requirements
- Passionate about psychedelics
- Residing in Austin, Texas
- Demonstrated academic and/or professional excellence in strategic analysis roles (i.e. investment banking, consulting, venture capital, research or buy-side experience)
- Ability to communicate and present ideas to diverse audiences, including conversations with executive leadership at emerging companies
- Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Domain expertise / familiarity with the psychedelic, healthcare, biotech, and wellness industries
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Intellectually curious and comfortable with self-directed projects
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about creating a positive global impact and increasing societal awareness of mindfulness, wellness, and psychedelics
- Aligned with Ultranative’s values:
- Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty and accountability in all our actions
- Optimism: Embrace an unwavering belief in our vision and the potential of our team
- Patience: Understand that great things take time, and approach challenges with a calm and composed demeanor
- Humor: Foster a light-hearted environment where laughter and positivity are encouraged
- Enthusiasm: Bring passion and excitement to our work, inspiring others to do the same
- Health: Believe that health is wealth, and the most important factor to success is your own personal health and well-being
How to Apply
Interested candidates please submit a copy of your resume and highlights on the application form linked below. Have questions? Email careers@ultranative.com
