Partner 18, Capital Network Associate, Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun at a16z

San Francisco, California, United StatesFull-timeVenturePosted 14 days ago

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 <a href="https://a16z.com/news-content">building the future</a> through technology. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds. We’ve invested in<a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio/"> companies</a> like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, Pinterest, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. a16z <a href="https://speedrun.a16z.com/">speedrun</a> 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 <a href="https://speedrun.a16z.com/companies">150 startups</a> with $180M+ in capital deployed. <h2>The Role</h2> We are looking for an Associate to join our Capital Network team to work across our Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun verticals. The Capital Network function serves as a trusted advisor that guides & advises our portfolio companies through capital raising (equity and debt), M&A (including strategic investments) and capital markets transactions. The primary function of this role is to provide real and sustained value to: (i) the Firm’s Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun portfolio companies, (ii) the Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun investment teams, and (iii) the broader Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun operating teams through cross-functional collaboration. This role requires an in-office presence 5 days a week in our San Francisco, CA office. <h2>To join our team, you should be excited to:</h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Perform valuation analyses for investment and M&A execution</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Assist in the execution of financing & strategic processes and portfolio analysis</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Develop presentation materials for internal and external audiences for both the Capital Network team and the firm’s  portfolio companies to drive outcomes</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Conduct primary research for the group or in coordination with other internal a16z operating groups that deliver key insights on industry developments and trends</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Perform comprehensive, in-depth company and industry research as well as complex portfolio and benchmarking analyses</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Actively map and maintain relationships with the broader capital ecosystem (VCs, growth equity, debt providers, and strategics) </li> </ul> <h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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) </li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Solid understanding of the venture ecosystem, including emerging trends and competitive dynamics among the various capital providers</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to quickly build trust with other team members as well as entrepreneurs and broader capital/strategic network</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to manage multiple priorities, work toward contributing new ideas & solutions, navigate situations with ambiguity, and execute consistently in a dynamic environment</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a focus on detail and executive presence</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Proven ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity on projects</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a technical field preferred but not required</li> </ul> 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.<div class="content-conclusion"><h2>a16z culture </h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do only first class business and only in a first class way</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business </li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We believe in the future and bet the firm that way</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We are all different, we recognize that, and we win</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We celebrate the good times</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do it for the team</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We play to win</li> </ul> At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.e-verify.gov/employees&source=gmail&ust=1674233464432000&usg=AOvVaw1-yT1T3ug2xE734Ge62fLD"> here</a> to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.</div>

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