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Investment Associate in Cybersecurity at Primary | New York, NY

PrimaryNew York, NY
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for venture capital. You should possess experience in financial analysis, market research, and due diligence processes. A proactive approach to sourcing deals and a keen ability to build relationships in the startup ecosystem will be essential. Strong communication and organizational skills are also vital for success in this role.

About the job

About Primary

Primary is an innovative seed-stage venture capital firm committed to providing exceptional support to founders steering transformative businesses. By combining substantial investment resources with the most extensive portfolio impact team among seed investors, our portfolio companies have achieved an unparalleled seed-to-A graduation rate.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Investment Associate, or Senior Associate, to collaborate closely with our esteemed Partner, Tobias Citron. Your mission will be to assist in identifying, evaluating, and securing promising Cyber businesses. Additionally, you will support Tobias in nurturing new ventures through our venture studio, Primary Labs. As Tobias emphasizes:

"We believe cybersecurity represents one of the most vital and promising sectors in venture capital, and we are eager to enhance our cyber portfolio in Fund V and beyond. If you are passionate about spearheading seed deals in cybersecurity in New York City, this opportunity is tailored for you. Together, we will become the leading cyber authorities at Primary, making strategic investment decisions that matter."

What You'll Do

  • Conduct market research and actively seek promising startups for investment, representing the firm in initial prospect screenings and outreach to potential founders. Your ability to discern valuable opportunities amidst noise is crucial.
  • Execute comprehensive due diligence on prospective investments, including financial assessments, market evaluations, competitive landscape analysis, and team evaluations. You will independently manage diligence processes with guidance from the Partner, effectively prioritizing and synthesizing diligence efforts.
  • Oversee financial analyses for potential opportunities, including market sizing, unit economics, and cap table modeling to ensure informed investment decisions.
  • Provide ongoing support to existing portfolio companies by collaborating with our portfolio impact team.
  • Assist in the incubation of new businesses alongside Tobias at Primary Labs, providing ad-hoc support as needed, such as building a pipeline of design partners and identifying market experts.

About Primary

Primary is a leading seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on empowering the next generation of innovative businesses. Our unique combination of capital and extensive support ensures that our portfolio companies excel from seed funding through to substantial growth phases.

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