Investment Associate

Starlight Ventures is seeking a driven and intellectually curious Investment Associate to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to become an impactful early-stage venture investor, where you'll be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments in cutting-edge companies that are reshaping industries.

You’ll be working alongside some of the most innovative founders in the world, while contributing to the growth of breakthrough companies. If you’re passionate about venture capital, breakthrough technology, and the opportunity to make a global impact, this role is for you.

About Starlight Ventures

Starlight is a Miami-based, mission-driven venture capital firm that partners with visionary founders tackling the world’s most pressing challenges. We invest early in entrepreneurs who leverage breakthrough science and technology to drive transformative change at scale. With a portfolio spanning over 50 pioneering companies across the US, Europe, and Israel, we operate at the intersection of innovation and impact, focusing on sectors such as climate change, the energy transition, the industrialization of biology, and space technology.

With over $140M in Net Asset Value (NAV) across two funds, we have a strong track record of top-decile returns. Our team comprises entrepreneurs, operators, and scientists who deeply understand the founder’s journey. We are usually the first check in, supporting companies from their earliest stages.

To learn more, visit: www.starlight.vc

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate, you’ll be a core part of our investment team and involved in every stage of the venture process. Your responsibilities will include:

New Investments

• Source and evaluate innovative investment opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market and industry research to shape investment theses.
• Create compelling and insightful investment snapshots, memos, and models.
• Lead and support the execution of investment deals, working closely with our partners.

Portfolio Management

• Play a key role in monitoring and supporting portfolio companies.
• Help enhance our portfolio reporting processes and provide strategic input for portfolio companies.
• Work directly with founders and leadership teams on key initiatives, attending board meetings and supporting their growth.

Firm Operations

• Contribute to the development of Starlight’s investor relations and reporting processes.
• Play an active role in enhancing internal operations and firm-building activities.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about scientific and deep-tech startups and who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, with a proven track record of academic excellence.
• MBA is a plus but not required.
• A genuine interest in science and a strong desire to work in venture capital, with a focus on deep-tech innovations.
• Prior experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with significant experience using Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a passion for working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Why Starlight Ventures?

At Starlight, you won’t just be an investor—you’ll be part of a team that’s driving real-world impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work with trailblazing founders on cutting-edge technologies, in industries that matter most for the future. If you're ready to take the next step in your venture capital career and want to contribute to a firm with a purpose-driven mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in Touch If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply by sending us your resume and cover letter.