About GingerBread Capital:
GingerBread Capital is a venture capital firm funded out of a single family office and focused on investing in high growth potential businesses led by female founders and co-founders and underrepresented fund managers. The firm has more than 70 portfolio companies across a broad range of industries and business models with investments in leading companies such as Zola, Incredible Health, ContentStack, Tia, Workit Health, Ritual, Ellevest, Havenly, Spring Health, Goodles and Pair Eyewear. GingerBread Capital was founded in 2016 by Linnea Roberts, former Goldman Sachs Partner, with the goal of increasing access to capital for women entrepreneurs. The firm executes this mission through a three-pronged approach: 1) investing in companies led by female founders or co-founders, 2) investing as an LP in investment funds led by female and underrepresented GPs, and 3) encouraging other potential investors who have not historically invested in early-stage businesses (e.g., family offices, seasoned founders, high net worth women with capital and expertise, etc.) to learn more and participate in the venture capital ecosystem by investing in underrepresented business leaders. Please refer to our website and LinkedIn to learn more.
About the Investment Associate Position:
GingerBread Capital is seeking a full-time Investment Associate to join our team. We have a small investment team, and the Investment Associate will play an integral role in all aspects of GingerBread Capital’s operations as a venture capital firm. The role will be remote with a preference for the Bay Area or New York. Compensation will depend on relevant experience and will be comparable to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee GBC’s investment pipeline to ensure that the team moves companies efficiently through the investment process
- Manage GBC’s investment process from end-to-end, including sourcing deals, taking calls with founders, researching market dynamics, reviewing and evaluating data room materials, and creating memos and other materials to support diligence discussions
- Develop market research and investment theses in key areas of focus to guide sourcing efforts
- Collaborate with GBC colleagues to implement updated systems for backend operations, including pipeline tracking, CRM, and ongoing portfolio tracking
- Create materials for and lead portfolio review and investment strategy discussions on a quarterly and year-end basis
- Build a robust network among investors, founders, and other partners aligned with our mission
- Assist in strategizing how best to move GBC’s mission of catalyzing capital for women and diverse entrepreneurs forward
- Build marketing materials and presentations supporting our mission
- Drive execution of strategic offsites and events
Requirements
About You:
- 2-3+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital or equivalent)
- Preference for previous investing experience in private equity, growth equity, or venture capital
- Genuine passion for and dedication to GingerBread Capital’s mission
- Ability to work well both within a team and independently on a day-to-day basis
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills and emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated interest in startups and growing businesses
