Samsung Next
Fintech
Investor
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“Investor at Samsung Next. Skills: AI, Robotics, Deal sourcing, Due diligence. Source investment opportunities. Evaluate early-stage investment opportunities”
Industry & Context.
Distill technical papers; Simplify the complex; Synthesize information
Hybrid position requiring regular in-office 3-4 days per week, Weekly evening and/or early morning meetings required, Occasional travel will be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate or an advanced degree in computer science, or engineering related field, 3+ years of full time technical experience from industry or startups, or equivalent experience if this has been gained parallel to your research for an advanced technical degree, Domain knowledge of an area of tech focus for Samsung Next - specifically seeking AI, Robotics, Edge/Cloud Infrastructure expertise, Genuinely intellectually curious and passion for technology and startups, Thrives at playing many positions in an unstructured environment, Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships, particularly in the startup ecosystem, Displays high EQ and is a team oriented contributor, Outstanding analytical and communication skills - able to simplify the complex, synthesize information and provide pointed insights, Available to travel regularly
Nice to Have
Previous angel or personal investing background a plus, Experience navigating in a large corporate organization is a plus
What You'll Do.
Source investment opportunities
Evaluate early-stage investment opportunities
Conduct thorough due diligence
Communicate investment cases
Develop investment memos
Participate in deal discussions
Support founders and builders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with experienced Managing Directors; Partner with portfolio companies; Collaborate with Samsung headquarters
Communication Scope
Communicate investment cases effectively; Simplify the complex; Synthesize information; Provide pointed insights
Full Job Description
About Samsung Next Samsung Next is an investment and corporate development group that champions bold and ambitious founders, focusing on transformative innovations in AI, intelligent machines, healthtech, consumer services, and frontier technologies. We provide early-stage capital, expertise and access to Samsung to accelerate founder success and bring strategic value to Samsung in the form of insights and collaborations. We deploy a unique strategy, making a large number of investments with rapid and independent decision-making. We work globally, in particular with the Samsung headquarters in Suwon, Korea. Location: Mountain View, CA About the Investor Role: The Investor position at Samsung Next is provides individuals with an opportunity to establish and/or expand a career as a venture investor with the backing of Samsung, one of the world’s best consumer technology brands. No prior investing experience is required. Individuals learn the fundamentals of investing over a three to four year program. This role is not targeted for seasoned investors. Investors work directly with experienced Managing Directors to develop and augment their venture investment skills and are given as much responsibility as quickly as they can manage. Investors are exposed to a large quantity of deals. With a high degree of independence, they source deals and bring them to closure, partner with portfolio companies post-investment and gain experience with startups at a variety of stages and in a variety of verticals. This role is a tech investor who will have a focus on artificial intelligence and robotics, or related areas of edge and on-device compute infrastructure. As such, a professional background and network in the AI tech stack gained through academic research or industry experience at a large corporation or startup is key. In addition, a strong intellectual prowess to distill the latest technical papers will be useful as our investments can be highly technical and early stage. This
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