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VC Associate

Toyota Research Institute· Venture Capital – Toyota Ventures
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$120k - $155kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Associate role at Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund(s) focusing on sourcing and screening innovative deep tech companies in areas such as AI, advanced materials, automation and robotics, and space tech. Hybrid work with offices in San Francisco and Los Altos, CA; remote work within other U.S. cities possible.

Responsibilities

  • Network and take part in industry and VC events, organizations
  • Help generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companies
  • Meet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investing
  • Participate in due diligence, competitive analyses, and industry deep dives
  • Prepare memos and present potential investments to the Investment Committee
  • Support deal negotiations and closings
  • Analyze latest industry trends and author market research briefings
  • Collaborate with Toyota Ventures platform team to support portfolio companies

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of work experience in related role; previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or relevant field
  • High level of integrity and professionalism, with ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • AI, robotics, or semiconductor exposure
  • Entrepreneurial-minded and well-networked
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
  • Extensive experience working with Excel and Google Suite
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and risk
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members
  • Track record of successfully completing projects with minimal guidance
  • Passion for learning about new technologies and understanding their business potential

Skills

Required:Deal sourcingFinancial modelingindustry researchCommunication

Benefits

  • generous benefits package (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
  • annual cash bonus structure
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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