Location: Costa Rica. Other geographies such as Colombia, Mexico or other Central American countries could be considered depending on the candidate’s experience.
Company Overview: Carao Ventures is a sector-agnostic, early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies operating in small- and medium-sized Latin American markets. With over $35M in assets under management and a growing portfolio of 35 companies, the firm’s mission is to invest and support innovative startups poised to make a significant impact in their respective markets.
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Analyst / Junior Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in technology, emerging markets, startups and investing. This role requires fluency in both: English, and Spanish, and a self-starter attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing: Proactively source high-potential early-stage technology startups across Spanish-speaking Latin America and Latino founders in the US by actively engaging with founders, accelerators, industry events, and the regional VC ecosystem.
Diligence: Support comprehensive due diligence processes by evaluating business models, financial performance, market dynamics, competitive positioning, founder capabilities, and exit potential, synthesizing findings into detailed investment memorandums for internal approval.
Research: Conduct rigorous market and sector research to uncover emerging trends, assess competitive landscapes, and develop actionable insights that inform the fund’s investment thesis and strategic allocations.
Portfolio Support: Support portfolio companies to drive strategic and operational initiatives—including financial modeling, market research, commercial strategy, fundraising preparation, and stakeholder introductions—to accelerate growth and maximize value creation.
Investor Reporting: Manage investor reporting by compiling and analyzing financial and operational data from portfolio companies to produce accurate, insightful quarterly and annual updates for limited partners.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
2+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field.
Fluency in Spanish and English
Demonstrated interest in technology and emerging markets.
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, with familiarity in reading public company filings such as 10-Ks and 10-Qs.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize diverse datasets with varying degrees of structuring and availability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong project and process management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
Self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with the startup ecosystem in Latin America is a plus.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative team environment.
Exposure to cutting-edge technology companies and trends.
Professional growth and development opportunities: we hire with a long-term view.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role to tomas@caraov.com
Join us in shaping the future of technology in Latin America by supporting and investing in the region's most promising early-stage companies. We look forward to hearing from you!