Partner 18, Capital Network Associate, Consumer, AI Apps & Speedrun

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds. Weve invested in companies like Affirm Airbnb Coinbase Databricks Figma GitHub Instacart Pinterest Roblox Stripe and Substack.

a16z speedrun is the firms program to invest in and help new startups. We run a 2x/year program that spans 12 weeks with dozens of startups working out of a16zs offices in SF and LA. So far weve invested in over 150 startups with $180M in capital deployed.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate to join our Capital Network team to work across our Consumer AI Apps & Speedrun verticals. The Capital Network function serves as a trusted advisor that guides & advises our portfolio companies through capital raising (equity and debt) M&A (including strategic investments) and capital markets transactions. The primary function of this role is to provide real and sustained value to: (i) the Firms Consumer AI Apps & Speedrun portfolio companies (ii) the Consumer AI Apps & Speedrun investment teams and (iii) the broader Consumer AI Apps & Speedrun operating teams through cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires an in-office presence 5 days a week in our San Francisco CA office.

To join our team you should be excited to:

• Support thefirms Consumer AI Apps & Speedrun portfolio companies with transactional work including capital raising and M&A advisory in partnership with your Capital Network partners
• Perform valuation analyses for investment and M&A execution
• Assist in the execution of financing & strategic processes and portfolio analysis
• Develop presentation materials for internal and external audiences for both the Capital Network team and the firms portfolio companies to drive outcomes
• Conduct primary research for the group or in coordination with other internal a16z operating groups that deliver key insights on industry developments and trends
• Perform comprehensive in-depth company and industry research as well as complex portfolio and benchmarking analyses
• Actively map and maintain relationships with the broader capital ecosystem (VCs growth equity debt providers and strategics)

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of corporate finance experience in technology-oriented sectors. Preferable prior experience includes but is not limited to corporate development roles investment banking in a technology sector coverage capacity (M&A product role management consulting or other finance roles where capital raising and M&A was a strong focus)
• Solid understanding of the venture ecosystem including emerging trends and competitive dynamics among the various capital providers
• Ability to quickly build trust with other team members as well as entrepreneurs and broader capital/strategic network
• Low ego high empathy and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities work toward contributing new ideas & solutions navigate situations with ambiguity and execute consistently in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional communication interpersonal and presentation skills with a focus on detail and executive presence
• Proven ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity on projects
• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics or a technical field preferred but not required

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $184000 - $214000 actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience skills and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health dental vision disability life insurance 401K plan vacation and sick leave.

a16z culture

• We do only first class business and only in a first class way
• We take a long view of relationships because we are in the relationship business
• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
• We are all different we recognize that and we win
• We celebrate the good times
• We do it for the team
• We play to win

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age marital or family status disability Veteran status and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves our portfolio companies and the World.

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