Venture Capital Analyst

Role overview

This position centers on researching early-stage and fast-growing businesses, assessing their investment potential, and helping guide funding decisions. The analyst will look for promising startups, study business fundamentals, and evaluate market opportunities to support a stronger investment strategy.

What you will do

• Carry out deep market research across industries to spot new trends, disruptive technologies, and attractive investment prospects.
• Review startups by examining their business models, product-market fit, competitive position, customer traction, and growth outlook.
• Perform financial analysis and due diligence on prospective investments, including review of financial statements, revenue models, unit economics, valuation measures, and operational performance.
• Prepare structured findings and recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Assist deal sourcing by tracking startup ecosystems, monitoring industry movements, attending relevant events, and staying aware of emerging companies.
• Contribute to investment memos, presentations, and internal reports that summarize research and recommendations.
• Support portfolio monitoring by tracking the progress of existing investments, reviewing key milestones, and flagging risks or opportunities.
• Work with investment professionals, founders, and external stakeholders to collect insights and support ongoing assessments.
• Take part in strategic discussions by bringing data-backed insights, market viewpoints, and competitive analysis.

What success in this role requires

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability.
• Capability to conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis.
• Good understanding of startups, business models, and growth strategies.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, valuation approaches, and investment fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and performance metrics.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Skill in organizing and presenting insights clearly and logically.
• Comfort with Excel, spreadsheets, and basic financial modeling tools.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and distill the key points.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Capacity to manage multiple research and analysis tasks at once.
• Interest in startups, innovation, technology, and venture capital.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with investment teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving investment setting.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Singapore, Singapore. No stipend or salary details were provided.

The role is intended to support investment decision-making, identify high-growth opportunities, and contribute to the long-term success of the portfolio.