Investment Associate / Fellow (Hard Tech)
About the Role
A Los Angeles–based early-stage venture capital firm focused on hard tech is hiring a full-time Investment Associate / Fellow for a two-year term. This is a specialized seat at the intersection of deep technology and American industrial renewal — covering drones, defense, robotics, space, and advanced manufacturing. If you want to build a world-class investment network and develop conviction in the companies rebuilding critical infrastructure, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
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Lead technical due diligence on prospective investments across hard tech verticals (drones, defense, robotics, space, advanced manufacturing)
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Run proactive outbound sourcing to identify and engage early-stage founders
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Meet and evaluate founders on a daily basis, developing strong pattern recognition across the sector
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Build and maintain a deep professional network across the hard tech ecosystem
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Contribute to investment memos, market maps, and portfolio support
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Represent the firm at industry events, labs, and technical communities
What We're Looking For
Required:
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Strong technical background — engineering, applied science, or a related field
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2–5 years of experience, ideally within the hard tech / deep tech ecosystem
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Hands-on experience at or close familiarity with companies operating in areas such as: aerospace, defense, robotics, space launch, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, energy, or adjacent sectors
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Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly evaluate novel technologies
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Strong written and verbal communication skills for memos, outreach, and founder relationships
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Self-starter mentality with high ownership and initiative
Nice to Have:
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Prior experience in venture capital, investment banking, or startup operations
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Existing network within the hard tech / new defense / new space community
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Experience at a high-growth, engineering-driven company
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 USD annually
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Two-year fellowship term with meaningful exposure to early-stage deal flow and firm operations
Location
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA . Candidates must be available to work from the LA office.
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