Sky9 Capital is a leading global venture capital firm with approximately $2 billion in assets under management (AUM). We focus on investing in disruptive technologies and outstanding innovators across the Consumer Internet, Enterprise/SaaS, Deep Tech (AI/Robotics), and Web3 sectors.
With a global presence in San Francisco, Singapore, and Shanghai, we have backed industry-defining companies including Pinduoduo, ByteDance, Meituan, and Full Truck Alliance. We believe in "VC 3.0"—a holistic approach that combines capital, innovation, and social impact to build the world's next generation of great companies.
The Role
We are seeking a Venture Capital Associate to join our Silicon Valley team in San Francisco. In this role, you will work directly with our Partners to identify, evaluate, and execute early-to-growth stage investments. You will play a critical role in our investment process, from sourcing the next unicorn to deep-dive technical due diligence.
This is a unique opportunity for an academically accomplished individual with a technical background to bridge the gap between complex engineering innovations and venture scale business models.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Thesis Generation: Proactively source new investment opportunities within Silicon Valley’s deep tech and consumer ecosystems. develop independent investment theses in emerging areas (e.g., Generative AI, Robotics, Vertical SaaS).
Due Diligence: Lead rigorous commercial and technical due diligence. This includes market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, financial modeling, and—crucially—assessing the technical viability of engineering-heavy products.
Investment Analysis: Prepare investment memos and present high-conviction recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Portfolio Support: Work closely with our portfolio founders to support their growth, leveraging Sky9’s global network for business development, hiring, and strategy.
Market Intelligence: Attend demo days, hackathons, and industry conferences to build a strong network among founders, angels, and other VCs.
Qualifications
Experience: 3 - 5 years of high-performance work experience in Product Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital.
Local networks: Well networked within the startup community in the bay area
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field is strictly required. We are looking for candidates who can "speak the language" of technical founders.
Academics: Demonstrated history of academic excellence from a top-tier university.
Skills:
Strong financial modeling and data analysis proficiency.
Deep intellectual curiosity about technology trends and startup business models.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights.
Attributes: Self-starter with an owner’s mindset; high integrity; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.
Why Join Sky9?
Global Perspective: Gain exposure to cross-border deal flow and global market dynamics (US and Asia).
Mentorship: Work side-by-side with seasoned investors who have successfully scaled platforms to IPO.
Impact: Be part of a firm that values "VC 3.0," integrating ESG and social responsibility into our investment philosophy.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining a specific technology trend you are currently excited about and why.