Senior Associate, Ventures
San Francisco, CA
Mid-level +1 · Full time
Posted 2 years ago
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About Flexport

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

About Flexport Ventures

Help Flexport invest in the next generation of great supply chain technology companies.

Flexport Ventures thesis is that the world’s supply chain infrastructure needs to be rebuilt for the digital age. The power of the internet is opening up opportunities for global trade and an entire suite of supporting and ancillary services. Flexport has been a steward of this change over the last decade, and is creating an ecosystem for other great companies to build on top of.

You Will

The Senior Associate, Flexport Ventures will help the Flexport ventures team manage deal flow, organize investment information, evaluate investment opportunities, and program manage internal projects.

  • You will analyze companies in our investment pipeline and support investment decisions.
  • You will lead the investment process for pro rata and buy up opportunities, provide ongoing investment monitoring and reporting.
  • You will refine the investment processes internally, work cross functionally with Flexport teams to make sure our investing process is inclusive of all necessary parties and is compliant 100% of the time.
  • You will perform research to understand markets, industry sectors, products, platforms, business models, risk factors, competitive opportunities, and purchase opportunities.

You Should Have

  • BA/BS degree with a passion for venture capital and working with early stage companies
  • Previous experience in a financial diligence role at an investment firm
  • 3+ years experience in commercial roles at venture backed companies
  • Hands-on, process oriented, structured thinking with strong problem solving and execution skills
  • Next level attention to detail: enjoy working in spreadsheets, building analysis on companies, and organizing investment information
  • Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong business acumen
Flexport
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.
Size:  1001-5000 employees
Year Founded:  2013
Investors
GV
Y Combinator
DST Global
8VC
Founders Fund
Initialized Capital
FJ Labs
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