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Analyst – Venture Capital / Growth Equity

Analyst – Venture Capital / Growth Equity

NightDragonSan Francisco, CA, United States
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT US

NightDragonis rethinking venture capital and growth equity by building an impactful investment and advisory platform. We take a forward-thinking approach, investing in high-potential businesses and supporting them with strategic capital, deep operational expertise, and cutting-edge insights.

Our focus is on mission-driven solutions that address the growing wave of global threats and risks. We concentrate on the SecureTech ecosystem, including defense technologies, quantum computing, autonomous and dual-use systems, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and innovations in safety, security, and privacy.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly analytical, tech-savvy Analyst to join our investment team and work closely with our platform team initiatives. This early career position is ideal for individuals with strong technical skills, an interest in startups and growth investing, and experience using modern data and AI tools. You will play a critical role in evaluating investment opportunities, supporting diligence efforts, our NightScale platform initiatives and driving analytical projects across the firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market & Deal Research

  • Conduct deep thematic research using AI-assisted and traditional methods
  • Build market maps and analyze competitive landscapes across target sectors
  • Identify promising companies through data scraping, outbound outreach, and intelligence platforms.

Due Diligence & Financial Analysis

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models using advanced Excel techniques (macros, sensitivity, scenario analysis)
  • Support company benchmarking, cohort analysis, and KPI tracking using analytical and AI tools.
  • Help prepare high-quality investment memos and presentations in PowerPoint for internal and LP audience
  • Firmwide & Portfolio Support

  • Leverage AI and BI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Tableau, Notion AI, Excel plugins) to enhance productivity and insights
  • Support portfolio companies with ad hoc analytics and internal reporting dashboards
  • Build and maintain dashboards to track progress, measure impact, and provide project management visibility across key initiatives.
  • Manage and optimize internal systems for deal flow tracking and market intelligence (e.g., Affinity, Airtable)
  • Develop materials (primarily in PowerPoint) that showcase integrated and “better-together” value propositions, both across portfolio companies and between portfolio companies and strategic partners.
  • Support platform and value creation efforts by tracking investment team activities in the firm’s CRM (Affinity) and working with the operations team to ensure portfolio introductions, investor outreach, and outcomes achieved are properly logged.
  • Assist with materials, data entry and tracking related to strategic investment, M&A syndicates, including illustrating joint value between strategic investors, potential acquirers and portfolio companies.
  • Lead content creation for internal meetings like portfolio reviews, staff meetings, etc.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 0–2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting (internships acceptable)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, index-match, VBA a plus)
  • Highly proficient in PowerPoint with a strong sense of visual communication and storyboarding
  • Experience using AI tools for analysis, writing, or productivity (e.g., ChatGPT, Excel Copilot, Notion AI)
  • Working knowledge of financial statements and valuation methods
  • Strong interest in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology trends
  • PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Resourceful and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
  • Able to take direction from multiple team members and leaders
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Exposure to platforms like PitchBook, CapIQ, CB Insights, or similar
  • Programming experience or BI tool experience (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
  • COMPENSATION

    Competitive salary + bonus + professional development resources

    TO APPLY

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to or email joinus@nightdragon.com. Please include a brief cover letter outlining your interest in venture capital and how your skills align with this role.

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