About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Sourcing & Screening: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening potential investment opportunities from various channels, including the TrailblzrGO Education pipeline, venture studio initiatives, and external networks.
Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective portfolio companies, including market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and team assessment.
Investment Analysis: Prepare investment memos, financial models, and presentations to support investment decisions for the General Partner.
Portfolio Support: Assist in monitoring portfolio company performance, conducting market research to support their growth, and identifying potential follow-on investment opportunities.
Market Research: Conduct ongoing research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and investment landscapes in African, US, and Canadian markets, particularly as they relate to our investment thesis.
LP Relations Support: Assist in preparing materials for investor communications and reports.
Ecosystem Engagement: Support the engagement with the broader TrailblzrGO community and education programs to identify promising ventures and foster connections.
Requirements
1-3 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Demonstrated interest in early-stage startups, venture capital, and/or African and immigrant-led innovation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a lean, dynamic team.
Proficiency in research tools and platforms relevant to venture capital.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
About the Company
TrailblzrGO Venture Studio is a US-based entity dedicated to co-founding, scaling, and supporting early-stage African startups and immigrant-led ventures in the US & Canada. Our integrated ecosystem spans education, community, and a venture capital fund, embodying our mission to "Think local, disrupt global!".
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Investment Associate to join our growing team. This role will provide critical support to the General Partner in all aspects of the TrailblzrGO Venture Capital Fund, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cross-border early-stage investing with a focus on African and immigrant-led ventures.