Wittington Ventures (WV) is a Toronto-based venture capital firm backing bold entrepreneurs across North America who are using technology to redefine the future of commerce, consumer, climate, and healthcare. We are thesis-driven – we evaluate industry sub-sectors and invest in start-ups that share our conviction on the trends that we identify. WV has a unique set of investors that give us unparalleled access to some of Canada’s largest companies to help our portfolio of startups succeed; our affiliates include entities such as Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Choice Properties, Holt-Renfrew, PC Financial, Joe Fresh as well as several philanthropic foundations focused on funding innovations in the healthcare and environmental sectors. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged.
We are seeking a science-oriented investment professional to join our new Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund will be focused on pre-seed / seed-stage startups that are commercializing “deep-tech” research in the areas of healthcare and climate with a priority placed on opportunities to support Canadian innovation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in identifying early-stage companies and evaluating their potential to commercialize research from a technical and investment standpoint.
**Role Description**
This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a closely-knit, experienced investment team to help shape and execute our new early-stage investment strategy. The Associate/Senior Associate will be an intellectually curious professional who can deepen our understanding of the commercialization of research breakthroughs in key impact areas. You will spend your time on sector research, deal sourcing, company diligence, investment execution, and fund and portfolio company support. The work will include learning about innovations funded by our affiliate philanthropic Foundations to help understand certain research areas and industry trends.
You will bring to the team a background in science, engineering or business, a strong financial acumen, an analytical mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative approach to problem solving. This is a chance to join an ambitious team and unique investment platform that is backing founders and category-defining technology companies that will fuel the next century of innovation.
**Responsibilities**
Commercialization-Stage Thesis Development:
Deal Sourcing & Execution:
Portfolio Support & Value Creation:
Fund / Firm Support:
**Minimum Requirements**
Please send a cover letter (it's ok even if you use an LLM to write it) and your resume to: cdickson@wittingtonventures.com