M12 Investment Partner at Microsoft

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Strategy, Market Research, Analysis, Executive Recruitment, Fundraising, Go-To-Market, Product Development, Mentoring, Coaching, Deal Sourcing, Diligence, Entrepreneurial Ventures, Influencing, Technology Business, Startup Ecosystem, Board Experience

Industry

Software Development

Description

Develop Strategy for Investment Thesis and Make Investments Develop the investment strategy for one or more key thesis area(s) by performing market research and analysis. Utilize insights from industry experts (including founders, venture capitalists, executives) to evaluate market opportunities, including long-term potential, unfulfilled customer and user needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Drive to completion 2-3 investments (Series A, B) per calendar year; support investing team on additional investments Contribute to portfolio companies' growth by assisting in executive recruitment, fundraising, and guiding the company through the initial building phase (Go-To-Market, Product Business development). Manages and supports the development of an analyst or associate in the creation of investment thesis, sourcing, diligence, and overall career development Coach, mentor and potentially manage early in career investors. Experience working with and/or advising entrepreneurs in areas of product development, Go to Market, demonstrate passion the enterprise tech space; fascinated with the startup ecosystem, new markets, and new ways of doing things Ability to influence internal and external audiences and stakeholders Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Architecture, or related field AND 6+ years strategic consulting, investment banking, venture capital, building technology, product management, and/or enterprise entrepreneurial ventures experience OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field AND 4+ years strategic consulting, investment banking, venture capital, building technology, product management, and/or enterprise entrepreneurial ventures experience 5+ years' experience on a deal team, including sourcing and leading your own investment(s). Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics Architecture, or related field AND 8+ years strategic consulting, investment banking, venture capital, building technology, product management, and/or enterprise entrepreneurial ventures experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field AND 6+ years strategic consulting, investment banking, venture capital, building technology, product management, and/or enterprise entrepreneurial ventures experience OR equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Business Administration, with emphasis in Finance, Business Strategy, and/or Consulting. 7+ year(s) commercial and or technology business experience. 5+ years leading experience in investment deals and 2+ years' experience leading exits AND experience sitting on 1 to 2 boards or as a board observer.

Responsibilities

Develop investment strategies by conducting market research and analysis. Drive to completion 2-3 investments per year and contribute to portfolio companies' growth.