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Title: TBD based on experience
Location: NYC (preference) / STL / Chicago / SF

About SixThirty Ventures

SixThirty invests from first check through early-growth rounds. Our LPs are category leaders from across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and enterprise technology. We invest in fintech, insurtech, health, and cyber companies that align with the businesses of our corporate LPs. The Investment Team is hiring, and the responsibilities will include:

  • Pipeline
    • Develop an expertise and network for scouting startups that align to the SixThirty investment thesis & strategy
    • Take ownership of key categories (e.g. capital markets, payments, etc.) that are relevant to SixThirty’s investment thesis & strategy
    • Be accountable for SixThirty’s success and competitive position within the assigned categories
    • Prepare and contribute to weekly internal pipeline meetings, as well as periodic corporate LP pipeline meetings
    • Build and manage relationships with Founders, ultimately channeling into the global pipeline of potential investments
    • Educate startups and other relevant stakeholders on the SixThirty approach to investing and partnering with startups, including how SixThirty helps to drive collaboration with corporate incumbents and works with portfolio companies on their go-to-market strategy
  • Investments
    • Conduct due diligence of investments, including financial due diligence, analysis of relevant KPIs, exit scenario analysis, total addressable market, product road maps, competitive environment, and the team
    • Cultivate a network of subject-matter experts to tap into during due diligence and for ongoing support of investments
    • Participate in Investment Committee process by bringing companies to IC and presenting ad hoc topics from time-to-time
    • Support the investment making process from start-to-finish of a transaction, interfacing with outside counsel as necessary; review investment documents of subsequent fundraises
    • Contribute to the administration and management of all funds under the Management company
  • Leadership
    • Thought leadership. Research interesting areas of investment and develop an original point-of-view on the area; seek outlets for sharing thought leadership such as speaking opportunities at relevant events or interviews; publish thought pieces from time-to-time; connect insights to pipeline development
    • LP Presence. Support a sub-set of LP relationships by deeply understanding their business, priorities, and matching pipeline and thought leadership accordingly
    • SixThirty culture. Collaborate with team members; promote SixThirty’s values and brand. Represent SixThirty at industry events and in circles of influence.

What are we looking for?

  • 5+ years of experience in venture capital, private market investing, strategy or tech
  • Experience at a tech company is ideal, but not required, and so is experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or cyber
  • Autonomy: power your lane
  • Accountability for personal growth and performance
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
  • Ability to communicate concisely, with depth and accuracy
  • Enjoys getting deep into research topics
  • A genuine curiosity in the areas we invest
  • Detail oriented
  • Experience cultivating and managing professional relationships
  • Respect and admiration for entrepreneurs
  • Passion for new technology

The offer

This is a full-time paid position. The title will be commensurate with experience. There is a strong preference that the candidate be located in NYC and be the on-the-ground presence for SixThirty in the NYC startup and venture community. Other acceptable locations are St. Louis (HQ for the fund), Chicago, and the Bay Area. Expect some regular travel to STL and elsewhere to meet with the SixThirty team, founders, and other investors. There will be interactions with team members based in Europe, Asia, and Australia, so occasionally there will be work during odd hours.

  • Health, dental, vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Growth and leadership opportunities
  • Small team with exposure to all facets of a venture capital firm

To apply

Send an email to to Joel Brightfield (joel@sixthirty.co) with your resume and answers to the questions below

  • Tell us about who you are with no mention of your professional life in 100 words max
  • Why are you interested in the role? (150 words max)

References may be requested.

SixThirty is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in an uniformed service, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law.