186 Ventures
186 Ventures is a pre-seed & seed stage VC firm based in Boston focused on impact-obsessed founders. The 186 platform leverages a world-class network and deep founder experience to present a differentiated approach to founder relationships, venture financing, and following through with end-to-end support. Named after the speed of light, 186 Ventures invests across consumer, enterprise, and disruptive technology.
Founded in 2019, our brand portfolio spans 40+ high growth technology companies across multiple industries.
Reporting directly to the managing partnership, you will have your hands in supporting our investment channels via deal work, market / industry analysis, and competitor analysis. This role will be a great gateway into venture capital.
Responsibilities:
● Attend diligence calls / efforts to help vet potential investments, assess financials if applicable
● Perform company specific competitive analysis / landscaping
● Provide weekly summary of industry specific market analysis within 186’s investment thesis (FinTech, Web3 / Crypto, Future of Work, Digital Health, Media & Creator)
● Develop personal investment thesis to present to 186 Partnership
● Compile market / industry presentations on specific problem areas of interest to 186
Qualifications:
● Go-getter attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced yet independent environment
● Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit
● Passionate about macro economic trends and 1+ 186 investment themes
● Nice to have: operational experience or alternative investment / equity research background
● You’re ambitious and are motivated by a desire for professional and personal growth. There are no challenges too big and you rise to the occasion when others don’t
Benefits:
At 186, we believe our employees are our greatest asset and offer all full-time employees a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including:
● Free lunch weekly
● Free coffee, beverages, and snacks
Our team comes from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences; we encourage students in all majors and backgrounds to apply.
