Selby Jennings
Venture Associate - blockchain/crypto
Selby JenningsUnited States6 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyFinance

Job Title: Venture Capital Associate - Crypto, Digital Assets, Blockchain & Web3
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Venture Capital Associate to join the investment team. This individual will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage investments in the rapidly evolving crypto and Web3 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deal Sourcing & Evaluation

    • Identify and evaluate early-stage investment opportunities in blockchain, crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 infrastructure.
    • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence on potential investments.
    • Build and maintain relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and other investors in the ecosystem.
  • Investment Process

    • Support the end-to-end investment process, including financial modeling, valuation, and investment memo preparation.
    • Participate in investment committee discussions and present findings and recommendations.
  • Portfolio Support

    • Work closely with portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance, support fundraising efforts, and help with business development.
    • Monitor portfolio performance and assist in reporting to limited partners.
  • Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement

    • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and meetups.
    • Contribute to the firm's content strategy through blogs, research reports, and social media on trends in crypto and Web3.

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or a startup environment.
  • Deep understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 trends.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Passion for emerging technologies and a strong network in the crypto/Web3 space is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

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