What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Associate position at Sorenson Capital?
*This role is based in Palo Alto, CA, or Lehi, UT.*
About Sorenson Capital
Sorenson Capital is a leading venture capital firm that invests in product-oriented early and growth-stage B2B software companies in the cybersecurity, application, developer tools & computing infrastructure, and analytics, ML, & AI sectors. Sorenson has $1.5 billion of assets under management across two funds – an early-stage fund and a growth-stage fund. The firm supports entrepreneurs through every stage of their journey to accelerate revenue growth and further their product leadership position. Sorenson’s investments in product leaders include Amplitude, BambooHR, Bridgecrew, Couchbase, Fastly, Harness, and Socure.
Role and Responsibilities
Sorenson Capital is hiring an Associate to join the firm’s Growth practice in either Palo Alto, CA or Lehi, UT, starting in the Summer of 2025, and this role requires a two-year commitment.
Associates at Sorenson Capital have a broad range of responsibilities across the full life-cycle of an investment, from sourcing deal prospects and analyzing new deals to working with existing portfolio companies. Associates are expected to evaluate and screen new opportunities, perform complex financial and data analysis, and assist in industry and competitive due diligence. Associates work closely on a team with experienced investment professionals and partners.
Following the two-year Investment Associate program, Sorenson Capital’s leadership works to help place Associates into top-tier MBA programs – 80% of all associates that applied were accepted into a top 3 MBA program and 93% were accepted into a top 10 MBA program. The firm regularly rehires Associates after an MBA program or directly promotes them – 25% of all associates were rehired or promoted to a career track role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience working in one of the following:
- a venture capital firm
- a software-focused private equity role
- a software-focused corporate M&A role
- a technology-focused investment banking role
- a software development role
- a product management role
The Investment Associate position requires strong quantitative and analytical abilities and established written and interpersonal skills. Additionally, candidates should be strategically minded with solid business judgment and be familiar with financial statements and financial modeling. A successful candidate will also possess a superior academic track record with demonstrated quantitative and mathematical skills.
Location
Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or the Salt Lake City area and have the ability to be in person at one of our respective offices regularly.
Hiring Commitment
At Sorenson Capital, we value people and the cumulative contributions everyone brings to the firm. We are committed to working with diverse, inclusive team players who strive for excellence.
Sorenson Capital welcomes and values candidates from all backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.