Job description
As an Investment Associate with Cocoon Capital, you will have the opportunity to understand the venture capital industry inside and out. We work together within a flat structure to make sure that we identify founders who Dare to Change™ the status quo and who will build unique, fast-growing and resilient businesses. Once identified, we ensure that our founders have the best opportunities to succeed through coaching, mentoring, introductions and support.
Responsibilities
An Investment Associate at Cocoon Capital is expected to:
- Conduct in-depth market research and business analysis to evaluate potential investments and identify attractive opportunities
- Develop financial models and prepare comparable companies and precedent transactions to aid investment analysis
- Support founders across our portfolio companies in Indonesia
- Actively reach out to entrepreneurs and deal source via events and other networking opportunities
- Support the general operations of the company
- Actively work on marketing the fund to Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
- At least 2 years of experience, preferably within venture capital, private equity or investment banking
- Prior work experience in a startup is a plus but not a requirement
Skills
- An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently and deliver on time
- Excellent communication skills, able to distil analysis down for founders and investment partners
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with senior management, both internally and externally
- Independent problem solver who thrives in a fast and dynamic work environment
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent
- Strong ability in financial modelling and valuation analysis, including cap tables and deal terms
- Strong networking skills
- Fluent in verbal and written English, fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a plus but not a requirement