Title: Venture Capital Investment Associate (Enterprise AI Focused)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: Immediate
Role overview
Singtel Innov8 is hiring a Venture Capital Investment Associate to focus on enterprise AI and digital infrastructure, leveraging the Singtel Group’s 20+ country footprint to help founders scale globally. With 130+ investments across AI, enterprise, consumer, and next-gen tech, the role offers direct exposure to partner-level decision making, portfolio boardrooms, and cross-border dealmaking across San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and China.
We’re seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to join our San Francisco team and gain front-row exposure to the global venture capital landscape. You’ll have the chance to:
- Focus on AI & Emerging Tech: Identify, evaluate, and invest in early- and growth-stage companies at the forefront of the AI ecosystem.
- Work Cross-Border: Build conviction on global opportunities spanning the U.S., Asia, and beyond.
- Build an Investor Track Record: Develop insights, execute deals, and shape investment theses that influence partnership decisions.
- Learn Corporate VC Strategy: Understand how innovation investing drives strategic alignment with Singtel’s global businesses.
What You’ll Do
- Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Proactively identify high-potential startups and cultivate relationships with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Investment Diligence: Conduct deep market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessments to support rigorous investment decisions.
- Thesis Development: Track industry trends and emerging markets, generating data-driven insights that shape Innov8’s investment roadmap.
- Investment Committee Exposure: Draft and present detailed investment memos, building conviction and articulating recommendations to the partnership.
- Portfolio Oversight: Monitor portfolio performance and provide analysis on business KPIs, financing needs, and market dynamics.
- Global Market Connectivity: Collaborate with Singtel’s global operating units to identify partnership and commercialization opportunities for startups
What We’re Looking For
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy/development, or technology research.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with proven ability to assess business fundamentals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
- A passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and emerging markets.
- Team-oriented mindset with a self-starter attitude and strong work ethic.
