Venture Capital Associate

About the role

Silverton Partners is a 20-year-old Austin-based venture capital firm investing out of its seventh fund. Silverton's returns have been top-performing and the firm has a line-up of top-tier institutional LPs. Team members benefit from exposure to a diverse set of founders, sectors, and investment opportunities.

We are currently seeking a VC Associate to support the investment team through sourcing and evaluating early-stage companies, conducting market and competitive research, building financial models, and assisting in due diligence for potential investments. This role is a full-time, on-site position based in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new investment opportunities
• Execute various projects as needed, including researching and developing investment theses
• Perform investment analysis and modeling
• Assist individual portfolio companies in support of Silverton board members
• Help prepare internal investment memos
• Support investor reporting and fundraising initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong professional networks inside and outside the Silverton network; network with peers in other VC firms
• Extend the fund's institutional infrastructure

Day-to-day

• Meeting with founders
• Preparing investment memos and presentations
• Tracking portfolio performance
• Contributing to internal discussions on strategy and pipeline
• Cultivating relationships across the startup ecosystem
• Attending industry events
• Helping strengthen Silverton’s presence in growth markets
• Collaborating closely with partners and team members to support portfolio companies and drive firm initiatives

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2–4 years of investment or M&A experience (VC/PE, investment banking) and/or significant previous startup experience
• AI Fluency: demonstrated knowledge of the AI infrastructure ecosystem and software stack

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or higher with technical or engineering background preferred
• Outstanding analytical skills; strong knowledge of Excel
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work full-time from Silverton's office in Austin, TX

Benefits

• Competitive cash salary
• Carry in Silverton Partners VIII & Opportunities II
• Ability to earn additional carry based on individual performance
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan