Victress Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth companies meeting the needs of the evolving consumer. Victress provides visionary and diverse founding teams in the consumer space with capital and resources for growth. Founded in 2016, Victress has invested in over 30 leading tech-enabled brands and services including trailblazers such as Alyce, Daily Harvest, Droplette, Parade, Rae Wellness, Standard Dose, and Summersalt. Victress has offices in Boston and New York City.
While we are focused on driving exceptional returns on our capital, we are also equally focused on fostering our firm’s culture and values, which are rooted in trust, transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity. We believe that having diverse backgrounds and perspectives within a team drives greater outcomes, and we are committed to building a firm that aligns with our core values.
Position description
We are kicking off a national search for a superstar Associate to join our investment team in New York City. Building on our rapid growth, the Associate will join our team of career investors, operators, and advisors to become a critical part of our firm and work across all aspects of our business. Given the breadth of our portfolio, our robust pipeline, and our position in the venture capital ecosystem, the investment Associate will gain exposure to many aspects of our business. We are a lean team and believe that we can provide our Associate with compelling mentorship, business exposure, and personal development opportunities.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Proactively sourcing the next generation of consumer and consumer-tech companies
- Reviewing and evaluating pitch decks and business proposals
- Assisting with all aspects of investment due diligence (e.g., thematic research of high-priority consumer trends, deal screening, business analysis, deal structuring, and memo development)
- Attending events, conferences, and panels across the consumer industry
- Supporting portfolio-level management teams with projects and operational initiatives
- Building community across our network of consumer investors and entrepreneurs
- Supporting our investment team with ad hoc projects and analyses
What we offer
- Opportunity to become inaugural Associate at emerging venture capital firm who will have exposure across all aspects of the firm
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- 100% subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and/or graduate student loans
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy to ensure a rewarding work/life balance
- Comprehensive bi-annual reviews for personal development, mentorship, and career growth
About you
- 2+ years of experience at a management consulting firm, an investment bank, a venture capital firm, or a high-growth consumer-tech startup
- Driven and obsessed with consumer trends, emerging technologies, and consumer-tech startups
- Entrepreneurial spirit - ability to think outside the box and develop creative solutions
- Outstanding qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
- Inquisitive – you’re eager to independently size a market, identify key economic drivers, evaluate competitive landscapes, and consider growth opportunities
- Superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work against deadlines
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
If you believe you are a fit, we warmly welcome you to apply. Please send an email to yuriy@victresscapital.com with the subject line “[Associate Recruiting] First Name Last Name”. In your email, please include your resume and responses to the below questions. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will follow up directly if your background and experience are a fit.
- What consumer / consumer-tech investment thesis excites you the most and why?
- What are three Pre-Seed or Seed companies that Victress should invest in and why?
- Why do you believe you’re uniquely positioned to join our team?
- [Optional] Is there anything else that you’d like us to know?
