Piva Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, investing in the teams that are tackling the world’s greatest industrial and energy problems. Our focus is early- to growth- stage companies building frontier technologies that will usher in a new industrial era, one that is more intelligent, sustainable, and resilient.

Piva focuses on three core technology verticals:

• Future of Industry & Work
• Future of Materials & Production
• Future of Energy & Mobility

We have invested in companies pioneering innovations in additive manufacturing, low-carbon materials, energy storage, artificial intelligence & robotics, next generation computing, alternative proteins, biomanufacturing, and the circular economy.

Program Objective:

Piva’s 10-week Summer Associate program is designed to provide MBA students (1^st year MBAs or recent graduates) with a broad understanding of venture investing, especially as it pertains to the new era of climate & industrial technology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Piva Summer Associates will deliver on three areas of responsibility during the program:

1. Special Projects:

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on an emerging opportunity area within Piva’s investment thesis. Past topics have included:

• • The Future of Hydrogen
  • Carbon Removal
  • Industrial Applications of AI
  • Climate Adaptation
  • The Future of Food & Agriculture

2. VC Operations (deal sourcing, diligence, and execution):

• • Source & screen startups, and present new opportunities at weekly Partners Meeting
  • Support diligence on specific investment opportunities

3. VC Networking:

• • Lead events such as topical lunches/dinners, industry happy hours, young investor networking events, and many more (in person or virtually, depending)
  • Build relationships with our co-investors, partners, portfolio companies, leading entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem

Throughout the program, our Summer Associates will be working closely with our Partners and investment team.

Profile of Candidate:

Piva is looking for candidates who are:

• Driven, motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Confident and positive, high-enthusiasm and high-ambition, capable of easily interacting with investors and C-level executives
• Detail-oriented and have outstanding analytical and communication skills
• Flexible, low-ego, and willing to get involved with many different aspects of the business
• Deeply curious and have a vision for a better world

Preferred Professional Background:

• Unique and relevant domain expertise in technology, industrial and/or energy sector
• Broad understanding & exposure to industrial decarbonization technologies (bonus)
• Strong command of Excel, including advanced functions
• Experience with cash flow modeling and investment valuation techniques
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to work

That said... If everyone sees things the same way, then we’re missing something. We see differences between people as valuable assets. So, if the role is exciting to you, but you don’t feel you have the exact background for the job, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Application Process

• Submit your Cover Letter and Resume to Daniel Ketyer (daniel@piva.vc) by Jan 16^th, 2023
• Applicants will be notified about next steps by Jan 23^rd, 2023