.Founded in 2017, Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm with $500M+ AUM that invests in early-stage startups around the world in frontier and climate technologies. We are on a mission to discover what's next for Toyota by helping startups bring groundbreaking technologies and business models to market quickly. We've invested in over 70 companies to date, including AM Batteries, Bipi (acquired), Blackmore (acquired), e-Zinc, Intuition Robotics, Joby Aviation (NYSE: Joby), May Mobility, Nauto, Revel, and Stoke Space.Our firm is growing and we are looking for an associate for the Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund to help source and screen innovative companies in areas like AI, mobility, autonomy, robotics, fintech, digital health, smart cities, and materials. Along with a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience, we are seeking someone with a strong understanding of deep tech. Hands-on experience in a development or product management role related to one of our investment areas is a plus. The role also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of industry trends, and a knack for spotting the early stage startups that are defining those trends.The ideal candidate will be a natural networker who is already plugged into the startup ecosystem and is familiar with leading entrepreneurs and investors in deep tech. Experience creating cap tables, digesting financial statements, and preparing investment memos is also important. We also value diversity and believe in "keeping it weird." If this sounds like a good fit, and you're passionate about finding and funding innovative companies, we look forward to hearing from you!This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (we have offices in both San Francisco and Los Altos, CA).ResponsibilitiesNetwork and take part in industry and VC events, organizationsHelp generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companiesMeet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investingParticipate in due diligence, competitive analyses, and industry deep divesPrepare memos and present potential investments to the Investment CommitteeSupport deal negotiations and closingsAnalyze latest industry trends and author market research briefingsCollaborate with Toyota Ventures platform team to support portfolio companiesQualifications3+ years of work experience in related role; previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company preferredA minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or another relevant field. An advanced degree is a bonus
