ABOUT THE ANALYST ROLE
This investing apprenticeship role will expose the Analyst to every aspect of venture capital. While shadowing and supporting partners at G2, the Analyst will:
- Meet brilliant entrepreneurs as they pitch climate tech startups that plan to change the world
- Evaluate novel technologies and develop viewpoints on how they will transform traditional industries to be more sustainable
- Participate in (and vote in) Investment Committee discussions
- Prepare for (and work on follow-ups to) portfolio company Board meetings to assist G2 Partners in their roles as Board Directors advising firms on their most important considerations (strategy, organization, financings, M&A, etc)
- Help portfolio companies improve the economic engines that drive their businesses.
HOW AN ANALYST WILL WIN AT G2
A successful Analyst will:
- Be curious, enjoy figuring out how technologies, industries, and companies work, and not be satisfied by superficial answers
- Be capable of using multiple tools to extract, structure, and present insights from data.
- Have the horsepower to quickly learn new techniques and tools, identifying the right approach to solve any problem in front of them
- Crisply communicate conclusions and ideas, be prepared to support views with data, work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Be self-motivated and take initiative in seeking ways to contribute; tackle challenges and improve processes without being asked
- Have a “whatever it takes” attitude; Willing to doggedly grind through data and research to discover a critical insight and fully understand the situation
- Show genuine interest in sustainability technology businesses
If you want to learn about venture capital and growth investing in sustainability technology companies, there is no better job. You will get to see everything.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Prior professional experience or coursework requiring critical analysis of business models and financial projections. Investing, banking, or consulting internship experience preferred
- Established record as a curious “self-starter”
- Strong organizational skills, excellent analytical reasoning, and an ability to present complex ideas and information in simple, persuasive form, both written and oral
- Genuine passion for investing and the entrepreneurial process
- Shown interest in sustainability
- Desire to be a connector / develop a robust network, and work in a collaborative, trust-based team environment
- Professional and personal maturity that demonstrates unquestionable integrity and sound business instincts
START DATE
Full-time starting late Summer 2027.
LOCATION
Our office is in Portola Valley, California. Most of the team works in the office 3-4 days a week. We expect Analysts to be based in the Bay Area - this is not a remote role.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply for the role through Greenhouse. We will reach out regarding next steps if we think there might be a fit. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
ABOUT G2 VENTURE PARTNERS
G2 Venture Partners backs founders building the technologies that enable the world to produce more, move more, and power more while using fewer resources. That work spans energy, transportation, manufacturing, and logistics across both hardware and software. The firm invests at the commercial inflection point, from Series B through pre-IPO in sustainable technology companies including Crusoe (energy-first AI infrastructure), Waabi (generative AI for autonomous trucking), Cast AI (compute efficiency), 1KOMMA5° (residential clean energy systems), Locus Robotics (warehouse automation), and Antora (thermal energy storage). G2 is investing out of its third fund and manages over $1.7 billion in assets. Learn more at g2vp.com.
We are a small firm with low turnover, so our recruitment opportunities are limited. It may not be possible to respond to all applicants, but we appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.
G2VP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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