Venture Capital Associate

About Sky9 Capital Sky9 Capital is a leading global venture capital firm with approximately $2 billion in assets under management (AUM) . We focus on investing in disruptive technologies and outstanding innovators across the Consumer Internet, Enterprise/SaaS, Deep Tech (AI/Robotics), and Web3 sectors. With a global presence in San Francisco, Singapore, and Shanghai, we have backed industry-defining companies including Pinduoduo, ByteDance, Meituan, and Full Truck Alliance . We believe in "VC 3.0"—a holistic approach that combines capital, innovation, and social impact to build the world's next generation of great companies. The Role We are seeking a Venture Capital Associate to join our Silicon Valley team in San Francisco. In this role, you will work directly with our Partners to identify, evaluate, and execute early-to-growth stage investments. You will play a critical role in our investment process, from sourcing the next unicorn to deep-dive technical due diligence. This is a unique opportunity for an academically accomplished individual with a technical background to bridge the gap between complex engineering innovations and venture scale business models. Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Thesis Generation: Proactively source new investment opportunities within Silicon Valley’s deep tech and consumer ecosystems. develop independent investment theses in emerging areas (e.g., Generative AI, Robotics, Vertical SaaS).
Due Diligence: Lead rigorous commercial and technical due diligence. This includes market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, financial modeling, and—crucially—assessing the technical viability of engineering-heavy products.
Investment Analysis: Prepare investment memos and present high-conviction recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Portfolio Support: Work closely with our portfolio founders to support their growth, leveraging Sky9’s global network for business development, hiring, and strategy.
Market Intelligence: Attend demo days, hackathons, and industry conferences to build a strong network among founders, angels, and other VCs. Qualifications
Experience: 3 - 5 years of high-performance work experience in Product Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital .
Local networks: Well networked within the startup community in the bay area
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field is strictly required. We are looking for candidates who can "speak the language" of technical founders.
Academics: Demonstrated history of academic excellence from a top-tier university. Skills:
Strong financial modeling and data analysis proficiency.
Deep intellectual curiosity about technology trends and startup business models.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights.
Attributes: Self-starter with an owner’s mindset; high integrity; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment. Why Join Sky9?
Global Perspective: Gain exposure to cross-border deal flow and global market dynamics (US and Asia).
Mentorship: Work side-by-side with seasoned investors who have successfully scaled platforms to IPO.
Impact: Be part of a firm that values "VC 3.0," integrating ESG and social responsibility into our investment philosophy. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining a specific technology trend you are currently excited about and why.