Come join Connecticut Innovations (CI) as part of our Venture Team and serving as Director and lead of our newest equity fund launched in February 2025 – the Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Computing (AI/Q) Fund!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Role is a combination of investment origination, deal execution, and portfolio company management
• Prospect for new investment opportunities
• Conduct market, product and competitive analysis on each potential investment
• Develop financial models and valuation assessments; collaborate with internal team members to structure, negotiate and finalize deal terms.
• Prepare reports and proposals regarding potential investments and portfolio companies
• Present investments for approval to CI advisory committees and committees of the CI Board of Directors
• Support portfolio companies by identifying strategic, marketing, and partnership opportunities to accelerate growth and value creation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a founder or early-stage entrepreneur is highly preferred. Startup/growth experience in a venture-backed deep-tech company is highly valued.
• Master’s and/or higher degree in business or computer science. Minimum undergraduate degree in computer science or the equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, quantum, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and/or computer vision models and technologies
• 3+ years of experience in venture capital, private-equity, and/or investment management in deep tech companies preferred
• Experience in investment origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio company management preferred
• Experience in conducting market, product, competitive and valuation analysis in deep-tech companies preferred
• Knowledge of financial statements, business plans, and legal documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  This role will reside at CI’s Stamford, CT location (The Village) 1-day a week and work at CI’s New Haven, CT location (District | Coworking Space) 2-days a week (Monday and Wednesday each week). Having a Connecticut residency is required for this role.
  Connecticut Innovations offers a competitive starting salary, with additional bonus opportunities based on team and individual investment performance, generous paid time off, and a culture that encourages work-life balance.
  Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome all candidates to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran