WHO WE ARE: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 45 locations across the world and our corporate members include: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, USAA, Visa, Nationwide, Aflac, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, Coca Cola, Adidas, and over 500 more.Plug and Play's corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges.Plug and Play's proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, Apply Board, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.Senior Ventures Associate | Deep Tech Sustainable Fashion will be responsible for working alongside one of the largest fashion brands globally and accelerating their innovation journey by driving their investment process.This person will be leading in-depth investment due diligence of startups across the value chain.Responsibilities will include:Investment Due Diligence:Analyze Seed to Series B stage startups in the fashion value chain developing new textiles, adopting renewable energy, implementing water treatment, driving circularity, and beyond.Develop an understanding of technical/deeptech startup innovations and work alongside other technical experts to analyze fundamental science.Create a final investment memo and investment summary reports for executive decision makers.Coordinate with startups to collect necessary sustainability and business information.Run financial analysis on startups' historical data and projections.Provide insights and advice to help with investment decisions.Manage the due diligence process between internal teams, the startups, corporate venture, and external consultants in order to follow investment timelines.Ventures' Corporate Account Management:Schedule due diligence calls between startups and corporate partners.Maintain relationships with industry partners.Attend and lead regular alignment calls with corporate clients.Perform additional operational work for Plug and Play Ventures as needed.Client Management:Understand client needs and organize and plan work accordingly.Perform client work and collaborate with other highly qualified colleagues.Build presentations to summarize and deliver your research.Present conclusions to clients.Technical & Job Level Skills Required:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields in Climate or Energy is required.Masters in Science, Engineering or Sustainability fields is a plus.At least 5 years of Venture Capital experience in deeptech investments.Experience in investing in startups developing textiles, new materials, or renewable energy solutions is a plus.Highly organized, able to meet tight deadlines with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.Experience interfacing with client executives and accustomed to working in high-paced and demanding environments.Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively.Leadership abilities for working in teams.Consultancy experience is a plus, but not required.Experience with materials/fashion textiles is a plus, but not required.Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Office, CRMs, project management tools, etc.Advanced or Fluent English speaking and writing skills are a must.Soft Skills:Self-motivated and driven; proven ability to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results.Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with C-Suite executives.Collaborative, diplomatic, and able to cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices.Comfortable in a role with a degree of ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action.Strong desire to learn continually and grow professionally, driven to master the products they're supporting/offering.Plug and Play's global attendance policy: 3 days at the office, 2 days at home.
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