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Thornapple River Capital Investment Analyst / Associate To apply, please go to the following link: https://form.asana.com/?k=wO0Z0Uonlw35C8vPDnBkZQ&d=1112821909342984 Thornapple River Capital Overview: Identifying, investing in, and building in early-stage companies driving tomorrow: Thornapple River Capital (TRC) invests in teams across healthcare, biotech, medical devices, AIML, deeptech, alt. transport, and more verticals. We are active from the Seed to the Series B, and are nimble to do everything from participating in a raise to leading it. At TRC, we are not afraid to get our hands dirty in operations and we seek to accelerate our portfolio companies’ development by “mindsharing” our expertise and network. In short, we aim to be true partners with our companies' teams and work together to drive success. We are passionate about building value from the ground up and seeing ideas evolve into businesses. Opportunity Overview: We are seeking a motivated Investment Analyst / Associate to join our growing team in our Capitol Hill office in Seattle. We want candidates who are passionate about technology and investing, and who can marry those interests into helping us find/evaluate the best deals as well as add value to our current portfolio companies. On the investment side, this will involve creating investment hypotheses, assessing companies for new deals, researching industries, evaluating teams, portfolio reporting, and financial modeling. On the operating side, our Investment Analyst / Associate will assist TRC in helping add scale to select portfolio companies: strategic insights, operational support, data analytics, financial analysis, and more. The ideal candidate should have 1 to 4 years of work experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, financial services, CPA firm, or related fields. Progress towards a CFA charter or other related certificates can also be a plus. Beyond just prior experience, we strongly value candidates who have a deep desire to learn and have an “ownership” mindset. Responsibilities • Conduct thorough market research and due diligence to evaluate investment opportunities • Assist senior team members in evaluating potential investments by analyzing financial statements, market trends, competitive landscapes, and other relevant data • Prepare comprehensive investment memos, reports, and presentations to support investment decisions and present findings to the investment committee • Monitor and track the performance of existing portfolio companies, providing regular updates and reports to senior management • Collaborate with entrepreneurs and management teams of portfolio companies to provide strategic insights, financial analysis, and operational support as needed • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to inform investment strategies • Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and actively engage in discussions to improve investment processes and strategies Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field • Proven 1-4 years of experience with CPA firm, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or relevant financial analysis roles • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business models, financial statements, market dynamics, and sure grasp of valuation techniques • Strong financial modeling skills with ability to create financial statements that tie out P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear investment reports and presentations • Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem and startup landscape • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, colleagues, and external stakeholders • A passion for entrepreneurship and technology • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint