SE Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based €1B global venture capital fund backed by its Corporate Limited Partner, Schneider Electric. SE Ventures invests in big ideas and bold entrepreneurs who can benefit from Schneider’s deep domain expertise and global customer reach. Beyond providing capital, SE Ventures acts as a commercial accelerant for category-defining companies such as Augury, Claroty, AiDash, Aquant, AutoGrid, Scandit, Kojo, Enable and many other startups spanning climate tech, energy management, built environment, mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and industrial automation.
The SE Ventures team invests globally in disruptive, mission-driven startups, providing them unparalleled access to capital, expertise and commercial opportunities through Schneider Electric’s global network of business leaders, partners, and customers. From early, growth, and late-stage investments in startups, to co-investing with leading VCs – this team looks for ideas, partners, and business models that are transformative to the industries in which Schneider Electric operates. With a commitment to expertise, SEV team’s market insights are viewed as critical inputs in assisting commercial partnerships and guiding the internal innovation strategies of different business lines thereby guiding the long-term vision and strategy of Schneider Electric.
To learn more, visit http://www.seventures.com
Core Responsibilities
Working closely with the SEV leadership, the successful candidate will be able
- Assist primarily on due diligence of new investment prospects, including financial modeling, customer diligence and other research, and preparation of investment memos
- Join pitch meetings with members of the investment team to evaluate potential investments in innovative startups and new technologies
- Use financial models and market research to assess the viability and growth potential of companies
- Work with portfolio companies to help drive their success and identify new investment opportunities
- Support the investment decisions of the firm through financial modeling, market size analysis and business development
- Build relationships with entrepreneurs and other industry professionals
- Understand broader industry trends, major players and disruptive technologies impacting Energy Management and Industrial Automation.
- Collaborate across the global SEV team to create new market insights/deep dives and feedback into SEV’s thesis-driven approach to investing.
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking/consulting/corporate development or VCPE experience, with meaningful live transaction experience
- Passionate about startups and new technologies with a strong interest in learning Climate tech and Industrial tech
- Strong financial analysis and financial modeling skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team and think creatively and strategically
- Undergraduate degree from a top college in a relevant field such as engineering or business
- Demonstrated excellence in academics and/or extra-curricular activities
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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