Level Up Ventures, a sector-agnostic, early-stage investment firm backed by Hearst, is hiring a Venture Analyst to join our mission-driven team. The Analyst will play a key role in our investment process by conducting financial modeling, market research, and due diligence, while also contributing to deal sourcing and investment recommendations. We’re looking for a self-starter with strong analytical skills, a passion for startups, and a commitment to supporting underrepresented founders.
Please apply by June 26th 2025 by sending an email to kange.kaneene@gmail.com
About Us:
Level Up Ventures is a Hearst subsidiary. We are a sector-agnostic, early-stage investment vehicle with a mission to support underrepresented founders and bridge the funding gap. Our lean team values collaboration, flexibility, and hands-on involvement with portfolio companies to drive impactful, sustainable growth.
Role Overview:
The Venture Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting our investment process through financial modeling, market research, deal diligence, and investment recommendations. This individual will not only deliver reliable, high-quality analyses but will also leverage networking to support deal sourcing. A successful Analyst combines strong analytical skills with strategic insight and initiative, adding depth to our team’s decision-making process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Create and maintain detailed financial models for evaluating potential investments and monitoring portfolio company performance.
• Assess financial performance and synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
• Market Research & Sizing: Conduct top-down and bottom-up market research, competitive analysis, and market sizing. Provide data-driven insights on industry trends, opportunities, and risks, helping to shape investment theses.
• Deal Diligence: Execute comprehensive due diligence, analyzing market positioning, financials, risks, and strategic fit for potential investments.
• Deal Sourcing & Networking: Engage in networking and relationship-building to identify and source promising investment opportunities. Maintain a proactive approach to discovering emerging startups and industries.
• Investment Recommendations: Go beyond data analysis to offer investment recommendations based on findings. Work closely with senior team members to translate insights into clear, actionable plans.
Ideal Candidate:
• Experience: Strong foundations in financial modeling, market research, and due diligence.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and quantitative abilities, proficient in Excel and financial modeling tools, with experience turning data into strategic insights.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and presentation skills
• Adaptability: Understand different business models and industry dynamics. Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new information.
• Networking Skills: Proven track record in relationship-building and deal sourcing, with exhibited success in proactive networking activities.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally with coursework in quantitative analysis.
Work Experience:
• Internship or work experience in a startup, private equity or venture capital unit of a company or firm.
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $95,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.
