Shearwater Capital
Venture Analyst
Venture capital done differently
Banking and investment
Full-time
Office | Edgecliff, NSW, AU · Small, close-knit team. We move quickly with high conviction Exposure to exceptional founders and fast-growing tech companies
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Shearwater Capital
Shearwater Capital is a Sydney-based venture fund that invests in high-growth technology companies across Australia and New Zealand.
We recently launched our second fund, a $100 million fund dedicated to backing founders building generationally great companies. Our track record as a fund is top decile and reflects our approach to our craft: hardworking, high integrity, thoughtful.
About the role
We’re looking for a generalist Venture Analyst to join our team in Sydney. This is a wide-ranging role suited to someone who is bright, analytical, curious, proactive and interested in the startup ecosystem across ANZ.
You will be responsible for supporting the team in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, as well as tracking the performance of our portfolio companies. You’ll be involved in all parts of the venture investment process — from market mapping and founder outreach through to financial analysis, memo writing and portfolio reporting.
You don’t need to have prior venture capital experience.
What you'll be responsible for
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Deal Sourcing & Research
Research emerging sectors and technology trends Identify and map high-potential startups Build our internal database of target companies Create outreach strategies to connect with founders Post-outreach, cultivate relationships
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Investment Analysis
Working to our existing templates, generate financial models for prospective investments Analyse business models and SaaS metrics Support the team with preparation of investment memos Assist with diligence workstreams
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Portfolio Support
Use our portfolio monitoring tools to track the monthly performance of our portfolio companies Prepare concise updates on metrics and performance Work with the team to stay close to how our companies are tracking
Skills you'll need
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Analytical thinker
Analytical thinker with strong financial modelling and numerical skills
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Clear and concise communicator
Clear and concise communicator — written and verbal
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Detail-oriented
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Meet the team
Applying with Hatch
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