Portfolio Associate, Endeavor Catalyst
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About Endeavor:
Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global organization with a mission to unlock the transformational power of entrepreneurship by selecting, supporting, and investing in the world’s top founders. Today, Endeavor has established a presence in nearly 35+ countries across Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and underserved areas of Europe and the United States. Today, Endeavor supports nearly 2,000 high-impact entrepreneurs leading 1,200+ companies at the “scale-up” stage. Look up #therightbet on LinkedIn to learn what it is like to work here.
Endeavor Catalyst is Endeavor’s rules-based, co-investment fund that invests in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies. Since launching in 2012, Endeavor Catalyst has raised over $500M+ across four funds and made 320+ investments in 30+ different countries, including more than 50 companies now valued at $1B+. Endeavor Catalyst offers a unique opportunity for Endeavor to become financially self-sustaining by investing in the very entrepreneurs it supports, while generating access to world-class companies and meaningful returns for investors. Check out our 2023 Endeavor Catalyst Annual Report to learn more here! You can also check out our portfolio here, including companies like InstaDeep out of Tunisia that helped defeat Covid.
About the Role:
The Associate on the Endeavor Catalyst Portfolio Team will primarily support all the internal and external reporting requirements for the fund. Majority of time in this function will be spent tracking and understanding the performance and activity of all portfolio companies, collecting and analyzing data, and providing our global fund team with the tools and materials for fundraising and ongoing meetings with external stakeholders such as Limited Partners and Network Members in 40+ countries. Over time on the Endeavor Catalyst Portfolio Team, the expectation is that team members will gain skills to build the right tools and processes to successfully oversee and manage a portfolio of 320+ companies and become a foremost thought leader in venture capital in emerging and underserved markets.
Responsibilities include:
You will assist in Portfolio Management, monitoring and tracking a diverse portfolio of 320+ companies globally and assessing their investment value based on external activities and third-party valuations.
- Remain current on fund activities, including acquisitions/dispositions, IPOs, business plan changes, and performance metrics.
- Assist in data analysis and data visualization to report the performance of the portfolio, metrics, and general industry trends to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct industry-specific, macroeconomic, and venture capital research and analysis.
You will support our Investor Relations team to ensure that 700+ LPs around the world understand our fund's value proposition and performance through high quality reporting and materials.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain compelling presentations, marketing materials, and regular reports showcasing the fund’s value proposition and performance (e.g. quarterly reports and emails, annual investor meeting materials, mid-year and annual report).
- Work closely with internal teams (sales, legal, finance) to ensure alignment on reporting requirements and accuracy.
- Provide ongoing support for existing and prospective investors, including monitoring and responding promptly to questions and requests.
You will contribute to the fundraising team and prospective Limited Partners (LPs) by facilitating seamless communication and providing essential resources (including reports and dashboards)during active and non-active fundraising periods.
- Assist in developing and managing fundraising tools to streamline processes.
- Provide support to the fundraising team (regional leads) for presentations and materials with specific regional focus.
- Enhance production of materials such as fund decks, documentation, and due diligence data.
You will support additional ad hoc projects.
- Participate in the strategic organization of in-person events such as the annual investor meeting, community gatherings, etc.
- Update portfolio data on external platforms (e.g. Crunchbase, Pitchbook) and handling administrative tasks as necessary.
- Stay abreast of market trends, new tech tools, and feedback from stakeholders to refine reporting strategies.
As a mission-oriented company, Endeavor seeks someone who is aligned with our values:
• Entrepreneur First: You are mission-oriented and believe in Endeavor’s model to change the world through high-impact entrepreneurship
• Go Big: You are someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big as Endeavor reimagines its service offerings to entrepreneurs. You proactively identify gaps, improve processes and anticipate challenges, and have a strong ability to synthesize large amounts of information and complex ideas.
• Network of Trust: You’re great with people! You naturally build and maintain relationships with key players and have the superior interpersonal skills needed to build trust with our entrepreneurs, mentors, and teams in over 40 markets.
• Pay It Forward: You’re someone with a service-oriented attitude who asks, “What can I do?” before asking, “What can I get?” You are a team player with a knack for problem-solving.
• One Endeavor: You’re comfortable working across cultures and will thrive on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world on joint projects and knowledge sharing about in-country context and portfolio information. You have a vision for what you want to do in-region to build Endeavor Catalyst Network, and you have a bias for action to make it happen.
• Always Agile: You believe in the importance of planning but never hesitate to change plans in the face of new data and circumstances. You can wear many hats, are open to change, and can be a creative problem-solver. You are resourceful, adaptable, flexible, and able to work calmly under pressure.
Who we’re looking for:
• 1-2 years of professional experience including investor relations, consulting, data analysis, and fund analyst. Financial acumen and knowledge about venture capital and entrepreneurship is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Superior organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness and capability to take ownership of deliverables and execute to completion.
• Proficiency in Tableau, NocoDB, Salesforce, Snowflake, Notion is a plus.
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• 401K matching up to 5%
• Excellent healthcare, fully covered
• Unlimited paid time off
• Network of 600 amazing colleagues in 35 countries
• You will work most closely with Maria Enriquez (Head of Portfolio) and Jackie Carmel (Managing Director)
Salary range:
• $70,000 - $85,00
- Department
- Catalyst
- Locations
- New York
- Remote status
- Hybrid
New York
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Portfolio Associate, Endeavor Catalyst
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