Partner 18, Capital Network Associate, Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun

About the role

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds. We’ve invested in companies like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, Pinterest, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. a16z speedrun is the firm’s program to invest in, and help, new startups. We run a 2x/year program that spans 12 weeks, with dozens of startups working out of a16z’s offices in SF and LA. So far we've invested in over 150 startups with $180M+ in capital deployed.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun portfolio companies with transactional work including capital raising and M&A advisory in partnership with your Capital Network partners
• Perform valuation analyses for investment and M&A execution
• Aid in the execution of financing & strategic processes and portfolio analysis
• Develop presentation materials for internal and external audiences for both the Capital Network team and the firm’s portfolio companies to drive outcomes
• Conduct primary research for the group or in coordination with other internal a16z operating groups that deliver key insights on industry developments and trends
• Develop comprehensive, in-depth company and industry research as well as complex portfolio and benchmarking analyses
• Map and maintain relationships with the broader capital ecosystem (VCs, growth equity, debt providers, and strategics)

Requirements

• 2-4 years of corporate finance experience in technology-oriented sectors. Preferable prior experience includes but is not limited to, corporate development roles, investment banking in a technology sector coverage capacity (M&A product role, management consulting, or other finance roles where capital raising and M&A was a strong focus)
• Solid understanding of the venture ecosystem, including emerging trends and competitive dynamics among the various capital providers
• Ability to quickly build trust with other team members as well as entrepreneurs and broader capital/strategic network
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work toward contributing new ideas & solutions, navigate situations with ambiguity, and execute consistently in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a focus on detail and executive presence
• Prior proven ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity on projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a technical field preferred but not required

Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for this role is between $184,000 - $214,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
• This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $184,000 - $214,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

Schedule

This role requires an in-office presence 5 days a week in our San Francisco, CA office.

Skills

• Corporate finance experience in technology-oriented sectors
• Experience in corporate development roles, investment banking in a technology sector coverage capacity
• Understanding of the venture ecosystem and emerging trends
• Ability to build trust with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute consistently in a dynamic environment
• Communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to conduct primary research and develop comprehensive, in-depth company and industry research
• Ability to map and maintain relationships with the broader capital ecosystem

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• 401K plan
• Vacation, and sick leave

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $184,000 - $214,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

Schedule

This role requires an in-office presence 5 days a week in our San Francisco, CA office.

Company Culture

We do only first class business and only in a first class way
We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
We celebrate the good times
We do it for the team
We play to win

Equal Opportunity Employer

At a16z, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.