About Moneta Ventures
Moneta Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing leading B2B Software and AI companies. We are high-conviction investors and lead or co-lead transactions from the Seed through Series B stages. Our firm was founded by a team of serial entrepreneurs who have a history of scaling and successfully exiting technology companies. We leverage this expertise to work closely with our portfolio companies across business development, marketing, finance, and strategy. Moneta Ventures prides itself on its culture and we have a reputation for being a founder-friendly investor. More information about our firm and investment thesis can be found on our website, www.moneta.vc.
The Role
Moneta Ventures is hiring a full-time Analyst, Associate or Sr. Associate. The role will be based in downtown Austin, TX and is an in-office role. In this role you will be instrumental in growing Moneta Ventures’ presence within the Texas ecosystem. You will be a key member of our investment team and will be counted on to provide insights, feedback, and recommendations to the partnership on investment decisions. Moneta takes a long-term approach to talent development. This role will work closely with our Texas-based Managing Partner, General Partner, and the entire Moneta team.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a “full-stack” member of Moneta’s investment team, playing an active role across all elements of the deal sourcing, investment, and portfolio management process.
- Work with the partnership to source proprietary investment opportunities across industry verticals, primarily in the Austin and broader Texas technology ecosystem.
- Analyze potential investment opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and general due diligence.
- Synthesize key information on and present new investment opportunities to the partnership with clarity and conviction.
- Lead the creation of investment memos and draft related materials for presentation to the investment committee.
- Support portfolio companies post-investment across business development, marketing, finance, fundraising, and corporate strategy initiatives.
- Represent Moneta Ventures within the Austin/Texas technology ecosystem and develop relationships within the venture community.
- Assist with firm-wide operational tasks such as portfolio company valuation, fundraising/LP communications, annual fund audit, and portfolio management initiatives.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree from a top university in computer science, engineering, business, or finance
- 1-5 years of relevant work experience preferably within venture capital, private equity, startups, software engineering, or similar technology-related role
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, high proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Track record of leadership, resilience, and a self-starter attitude
- Strong initiative, independence, and ability to direct your own work/tasks
- A true team player that will work hard to bring success to the entire team
- Deep knowledge and interest in the technology and venture capital ecosystems
- Currently based in Austin or willing to relocate
- Planning to make Austin a long-term home
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed (<10% of the time)
Nice to have
- Strong network within the Austin technology ecosystem
- Direct Venture Capital investment experience with a demonstrated investment track record
- Software engineering experience or data science experience
- LP / Allocator experience, or experience with fundraising
- Familiarity with PitchBook, Harmonic, Airtable, Affinity, and Aumni
- Familiarity with AI tools and interest in integrating AI into your workflows
