Global Impact Investing Network
This is a 2-3 year, non-partner track position based in our Palo Alto, CA office, requiring in-person attendance 5 days a week. The Analyst will work closely with the investment team to support DBL’s deal flow pipeline, thought leadership, and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone with 1-2 years of work experience who is eager to learn about venture capital in an impact-driven environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical responsibilities include:
Deal Support and Logging:
Participate in the deal team by logging day-to-day deal flow, assisting with deal screening and due diligence, including market research, and synthesizing information into clear summaries. Thought Leadership and Event Preparation:
Support team members on speaking engagements, event preparation, and web/social media strategy. Requires thoughtful research and analysis of critical policy, regulatory, and industry issues affecting our portfolio companies and focus sectors. Administrative and Project Management:
Handle various administrative tasks to support the team's day-to-day needs in the Palo Alto office; assist with project management for internal initiatives, such as coordinating events, tracking portfolio performance, and improving operational processes. Portfolio Assistance:
Monitor portfolio companies, prepare materials for investment discussions, and contribute to double-bottom-line assessments (balancing impact and financial metrics). Team Collaboration : Work in a small, diverse team environment, contributing to ad hoc projects Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have: Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) Experience:
Recent graduate or 1-2 years in a professional setting (e.g., internships or full-time experience in finance, consulting, or startups); exposure to VC or impact investing is a plus but not required. Skills:
Excellent writing and presentation creation skills; strong analytical abilities with attention to detail; proficiency in AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and research databases. Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct, accessible points. Personal Attributes:
A "hungry and eager" mindset to learn VC hands-on; Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence (EQ); passion for impact investing; ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team. Location and Commitment:
Must be based in or willing to relocate to work in Palo Alto, CA, for full-time in-office work (no remote options). DBL Partners is a Bay Area-based venture capital firm dedicated to impact investing, with a mission to deliver top-tier financial returns while enabling meaningful social, environmental, and economic benefits—an investment approach known as the "Double Bottom Line. Founded in 2004, DBL has grown into a leader in the impact investing sector, with over $1 billion in assets under management and early bets in transformative companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, NextTracker, SolarCity, Andela, Chestnut Carbon, Mapbox, Terram Technologies, and Fiber Global. DBL invests in mission-driven founders building the future of impact and sustainability,without compromise. More information can be found at:
http://www.dbl.vc
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Participate in the deal team by logging day-to-day deal flow, assisting with deal screening and due diligence, including market research, and synthesizing information into clear summaries. Thought Leadership and Event Preparation:
Support team members on speaking engagements, event preparation, and web/social media strategy. Requires thoughtful research and analysis of critical policy, regulatory, and industry issues affecting our portfolio companies and focus sectors. Administrative and Project Management:
Handle various administrative tasks to support the team's day-to-day needs in the Palo Alto office; assist with project management for internal initiatives, such as coordinating events, tracking portfolio performance, and improving operational processes. Portfolio Assistance:
Monitor portfolio companies, prepare materials for investment discussions, and contribute to double-bottom-line assessments (balancing impact and financial metrics). Team Collaboration : Work in a small, diverse team environment, contributing to ad hoc projects Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have: Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) Experience:
Recent graduate or 1-2 years in a professional setting (e.g., internships or full-time experience in finance, consulting, or startups); exposure to VC or impact investing is a plus but not required. Skills:
Excellent writing and presentation creation skills; strong analytical abilities with attention to detail; proficiency in AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and research databases. Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct, accessible points. Personal Attributes:
A "hungry and eager" mindset to learn VC hands-on; Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence (EQ); passion for impact investing; ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team. Location and Commitment:
Must be based in or willing to relocate to work in Palo Alto, CA, for full-time in-office work (no remote options). DBL Partners is a Bay Area-based venture capital firm dedicated to impact investing, with a mission to deliver top-tier financial returns while enabling meaningful social, environmental, and economic benefits—an investment approach known as the "Double Bottom Line. Founded in 2004, DBL has grown into a leader in the impact investing sector, with over $1 billion in assets under management and early bets in transformative companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, NextTracker, SolarCity, Andela, Chestnut Carbon, Mapbox, Terram Technologies, and Fiber Global. DBL invests in mission-driven founders building the future of impact and sustainability,without compromise. More information can be found at:
http://www.dbl.vc
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