Investment Associate

OurCrowd is seeking a highly analytical, relationship-focused, and solutions-oriented Investment Associate to join our Portfolio Management team. In this role, you’ll manage and support a diverse portfolio of innovative startups, providing strategic guidance, facilitating valuable connections, and ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in venture capital, startup management, and portfolio strategy.

Please note that we are hiring for one position on our Portfolio Management team. This is a hybrid role, requiring one day per week in our Jerusalem office and one day per week in our Tel Aviv office; therefore, the position is posted in both locations.

Requirements:

2+ years’ experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting or relevant business or academic experience with deeptech startups.
BSc in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or other relevant field – Strong Advantage.
Sector/domain expertise in deeptech, quantum, semiconductors, or adjacent areas – Strong Advantage.
Strong financial analysis and business acumen, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex information.
Exceptional relationship management skills with a proven ability to work effectively with entrepreneurs, executives, investors and internal stakeholders.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong English proficiency; exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
Proactive self-starter with a collaborative approach and a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities:

Build and nurture strong relationships with existing portfolio companies across diverse sectors including but not limited to B2B SaaS (business productivity), Quantum, Semiconductors, and other emerging industries with a focus on deeptech.
Lead comprehensive due diligence processes for potential new and follow-on investments, including financial analysis, market research, financial modeling, deal evaluation and risk assessment.
Draft and present investment memos and theses to the investment committee, articulating rationale, risks, and strategic fit of potential investment opportunities.
Monitor portfolio company performance, tracking KPIs, and proactively surface opportunities or risks.
Serve as a strategic partner to founders and executive teams, providing guidance, resources, and introductions to drive growth and overcome challenges.
Leverage OurCrowd’s extensive global network to identify and facilitate high-value connections, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Develop compelling investment materials for OurCrowd’s platform to engage prospective investors and drive investment activity.
Partner closely with legal, finance, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of investment processes and ongoing portfolio support.
Prepare and deliver quarterly updates and performance reports for internal stakeholders and investors, ensuring accuracy and clarity.