Venture Capital Job – Investment Analyst – DBL Partners

About DBL Partners: DBL Partners is a Bay Area-based venture capital firm dedicated to impact investing, employing a “Double Bottom Line” approach to deliver top-tier financial returns alongside meaningful social, environmental, and economic benefits. Founded in 2004, DBL manages over $1 billion in assets and has invested in transformative companies like Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, and Mapbox.

Job Description: This is a 2-3 year, non-partner track position based in our Palo Alto, CA office, requiring in-person attendance 5 days a week. The Analyst will work closely with the investment team to support deal flow pipeline, thought leadership, and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone with 1-2 years of work experience eager to learn about venture capital in an impact-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deal Support: Log day-to-day deal flow, assist with screening, due diligence, market research, and synthesize information into clear summaries.

2. Thought Leadership: Support speaking engagements, event preparation, and web/social media strategy through research on policy and industry issues.

3. Administrative & Project Management: Handle administrative tasks, coordinate events, track portfolio performance, and improve operational processes.

4. Portfolio Assistance: Monitor portfolio companies, prepare materials for investment discussions, and contribute to double-bottom-line assessments.

5. Team Collaboration: Contribute to ad hoc projects in a small, diverse team environment.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS).

2. Experience: Recent graduate or 1-2 years in a professional setting (finance, consulting, startups); exposure to VC or impact investing is a plus.

3. Skills: Excellent writing and presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in AI tools (ChatGPT, Grok), Excel, and PowerPoint.

4. Attributes: A “hungry and eager” mindset, strong EQ, passion for impact investing, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced team.

5. Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Palo Alto, CA for full-time in-office work.

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