Investor

We are seeking an Investor to join our team. In this role, you will have hands-on responsibility across the full investment lifecycle, including: sourcing and evaluating new opportunities, leading research and diligence efforts, and supporting our growing portfolio of early-stage companies. You will work closely with exceptional founders, technical experts, and fellow investors across our network.

You will have full visibility and significant input into our investment process. Though research is involved, this is not a desk research job. We operate with an apprenticeship model, where we expose decision making to the entire firm.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a curious, collaborative, and highly motivated individual to build experience in venture capital, while having real ownership and influence from day one.

Responsibilities

• Source investment opportunities by building relationships with founders, operators, and technical experts across the climate ecosystem

• Conduct diligence on potential investments including market research, competitive analysis, expert interviews, customer calls, and financial modeling

• Develop investment theses and conduct background research to help the team identify the most promising opportunities and approach pitch meetings with an informed perspective

• Evaluate founders as much as their ideas—assessing whether they have the resilience, learning agility, and leadership to execute on ambitious, first-of-their-kind ventures

• Partner with portfolio companies on fundraising, business development, and strategic initiatives

• Support internal operations, including pipeline tracking and event management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference given to degrees in scientific or technical fields

  • Additional academic degrees (MS, MBA, PhD) are welcome but not required

• 2-5 years relevant professional experience, which may include:

  • Financial services (investment banking, private equity, or venture capital)

  • Management consulting with experience on private equity diligences or investment-focused engagements

  • Operating roles at high-growth startups

  • Experience at energy, industrial, or infrastructure companies

  • Research or R&D in science or engineering-driven organizations

• Strong preference for exposure to the early stage venture ecosystem in some capacity, whether as an investor, intern/fellow, academic club, or similar

• Strong analytical skills across market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling

• Outstanding attention to detail when reviewing data, with the ability to synthesize key insights efficiently

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while proactively seeking support/feedback when needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to go deep technically when required and stay high-level when appropriate

• Energized by meeting new people and building relationships across a wide range of backgrounds

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity across multiple sectors and technologies

• Strong alignment with Gigascale’s focus on climate impact

• Based in (or willing to relocate to) the San Francisco Bay Area

We work in person from our offices in Palo Alto at least 2-3 days/week and offer a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Gigascale Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know in your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.