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Summer Associate - mHUB Ventures
Each summer, we hire two Summer Associates to join mHUB Ventures for a 11-12 week internships between May and August. These individuals work with our investment team focused on early-stage hardtech companies in Smart Manufacturing, Climate & Energy, and MedTech.
As a Summer Associate (MBA), you will gain practical, hands-on exposure to the venture investment cycle-sourcing opportunities, performing in-depth evaluations, working on Fund strategy, and supporting our portfolio companies as they build the next wave of iconic, hardtech companies changing the physical world.
About mHUB Ventures
mHUB is where people come to build the physical technologies that will change the physical world. Our mission is to enable U.S. hardtech innovation and commercialization by fueling collaboration and providing an accessible, hyper-resourced environment to develop, fund, and accelerate clean energy, health, sustainability, and manufacturing entrepreneurship.
Launched in 2017, the mHUB community of more than 500 active and alumni companies have raised $2 billion in capital, generated over $1.3 billion in revenue, launched 1,500 products, and hired 5,100 employees. Plus, through our Funds, we’ve invested in 54 companies from around the world.
Operating an 80,000-square-foot innovation center in Chicago, mHUB offers extensive prototyping labs, engineering equipment, and collaborative workspaces that give entrepreneurs direct access to the resources needed to develop and scale physical products.
Description of Responsibilities:
1. Deal Sourcing:- Actively identify and source potential investment opportunities by building relationships within the startup ecosystem, attending industry events, and staying informed about market trends.
- Track deal flow across our different verticals and platforms to ensure we are comprehensively managing opportunities.
- Evaluate the viability of investment opportunities through in-depth analysis of financials, market trends, competitive landscapes, and other relevant factors.
- Work collaboratively with the investment team to conduct thorough due diligence on potential deals.
- Collaborate with mHUB Ventures leadership on initiatives related to fund strategy, including LP communications, capital deployment, and future fundraising efforts.
- Develop detailed financial models to assess the financial performance and projections of target companies.
- Analyze and interpret financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Actively engage with portfolio companies, providing support in areas such as strategic planning, business development, and operational improvement.
- Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio companies.
- Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Clearly communicate investment recommendations and insights to the investment team.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market dynamics to contribute valuable insights to the investment decision-making process.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s, MBA, or advanced degree with a strong academic record.
- Prior experience or coursework in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, and/or hardtech startups is preferred.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and assess key insights.
- Ability to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and disruptive technologies within targeted sectors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investment ideas and recommendations.
- A demonstrated interest in early-stage investing, entrepreneurship, and hardtech innovation.
- Highly motivated, curious, and adaptable, with a willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Stipend: $1,500 per month.
- Timeline: Minimum of 11 weeks between May 2024 and the end of August 2024 (aligned with your academic calendar), with the possibility of extension.
To Apply:
- Submit your resume and cover letter to alex@mhub.org with Summer Associate - mHUB Ventures in the subject line.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
mHUB is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $1,500
