Venture Associate

About the role

We’re hiring a Venture Associate to help source, evaluate, and execute investments for SemiAnalysis Capital. This is a hands-on investing role across the full lifecycle of venture capital: developing theses, sourcing companies, meeting founders, conducting diligence, building investment memos, supporting deal execution, and helping portfolio companies after investment.

Work Setting

In-office

Work Location

San Francisco

Work Hours

Office hours

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, product strategy, or a similarly analytical role.
• Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate companies, markets, and technologies through structured thinking and first-principles analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage credibly with founders, operators, investors, and technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in AI, semiconductors, infrastructure, and emerging technology markets.
• Self-starter mindset with strong ownership, initiative, and follow-through.
• Ability to work full-time from San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a venture capital, private equity, growth equity, or technology investment firm.
• Experience evaluating technical products, AI companies, infrastructure startups, developer platforms, or semiconductor-related businesses.
• Familiarity with startup fundraising, cap tables, term sheets, and venture financing structures.
• Existing network across founders, operators, investors, or technical ecosystems.
• Experience preparing investment memos or presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders or investment committees.
• Technical background, or demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex technical markets, products, and business models.