Ventures Analyst

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play Tech Center is the largest global innovation platform and one of Silicon Valley’s most active early stage investors. We bring together the best start-ups and the world's largest corporations to create meaningful connections that help top companies innovate and meet their strategic goals. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of startup-focused open innovation to all four corners of the world.

Plug and Play has over 60 locations across the world and our corporate members include: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, USAA, Visa, Nationwide, Aflac, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, Coca Cola, Adidas, and over 500 more.

Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, Owkin, Zama, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst in Valencia to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE?:

1. Startup Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Identify and source high-potential startups across the Travel industry.
• Attend calls and meetings with startups to assess solutions, scalability, and relevance for corporate partners.
• Maintain a high-quality, up-to-date dealflow pipeline
  

2. Ecosystem & Relationship Building

• Build and nurture relationships with VCs, accelerators, universities, corporations, and other ecosystem players in the US and internationally.
• Actively network with startup founders at industry events, meetups, and conferences to uncover new opportunities.
• Maintain strong and lasting relationships with industry partners to enable strategic introductions.
  

3. Corporate Partner Engagement

• Schedule and facilitate dealflow meetings between startups and corporate partners.
• Curate custom startup lists tailored to each partner’s technology interests and strategic objectives.
• Track and report engagement KPIs such as startup introductions, pilots launched, and partnerships signed.

4. Investment Support & Due Diligence

• Support senior Ventures team members on investment opportunities from sourcing to closing.
• Conduct due diligence on target startups, including market research, competitive analysis, business model review, and cap table assessment.
• Contribute to investment recommendation memos and present findings to the Ventures team.
• Assist portfolio companies post-investment through partner introductions and market access initiatives.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Business/Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field from Tier 1 Schools.
• Experience: Previous exposure to startups, venture capital, innovation consulting, or one of the target industries is a plus.
• Passion for emerging technologies 
• Understanding of startup financing, venture capital, and growth metrics.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage C-suite executives and VC partners.
• Strategic, analytical, and creative problem-solving mindset.
• Professional English proficiency required

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest-growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide
• Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
• Build a strong global network of startups, VCs, and corporate leaders.
• Have real autonomy to source, evaluate, and support startups in building your own portfolio.
• Work in a dynamic, international team with a vibrant and open culture.
• Grow your career with mentorship, exposure, and global opportunities.
• Contribute your own ideas and take ownership of impactful projects.