Voy Ventures
Corporate Venture Capital - Investment Director (Alameda)
Voy Ventures, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
A Japan/Asia-focused Venture Capital fund in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Director to play a key role in shaping and growing their corporate venture capital (CVC) practice. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of venture investing, corporate strategy, and innovation within one of the most active and forward-thinking cross-border platforms.
We are open to candidates with backgrounds in
corporate venture investing, strategy consulting, corporate development, or operations
who can bring a blend of strategic thinking, executional ability, and cross-border experience.
Fluency in Japanese
is required and this position involves travel to Japan few times a year.
What Youll Do Shape Strategy : Contribute to the development of our CVC strategy, investment theses, and new business initiatives with our corporate partners. Build Ecosystems : Support partnerships between startups, portfolio companies, and our Japanese corporate LPs; foster cross-border collaboration and innovation. Operate & Execute : Depending on skillset, take ownership of internal projects, portfolio support, fundraising, or business development initiatives. Fundraising:
Support IR, LP relations and new business development between portfolio companies and Japanese Corporate Investors Represent the Firm : Act as a bridge between Silicon Valley and Japan, engaging with entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and the broader innovation community. Invest & Partner : Source, evaluate, and support venture investments, or drive corporate development initiatives depending on your background.
Requirements Bachelors degree required; STEM or MBA preferred. 510 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: Venture capital or corporate venture investing Strategy consulting (M&A, due diligence, growth strategy) Fund Operations Corporate development, innovation, or business operations (Fortune 500 or high-growth company) Strong analytical skills (financial modeling, strategic analysis) and ability to communicate with executives. Business-level fluency in Japanese required. Experience working with or for Japanese corporations is a plus. Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
We are open to candidates with backgrounds in
corporate venture investing, strategy consulting, corporate development, or operations
who can bring a blend of strategic thinking, executional ability, and cross-border experience.
Fluency in Japanese
is required and this position involves travel to Japan few times a year.
What Youll Do Shape Strategy : Contribute to the development of our CVC strategy, investment theses, and new business initiatives with our corporate partners. Build Ecosystems : Support partnerships between startups, portfolio companies, and our Japanese corporate LPs; foster cross-border collaboration and innovation. Operate & Execute : Depending on skillset, take ownership of internal projects, portfolio support, fundraising, or business development initiatives. Fundraising:
Support IR, LP relations and new business development between portfolio companies and Japanese Corporate Investors Represent the Firm : Act as a bridge between Silicon Valley and Japan, engaging with entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and the broader innovation community. Invest & Partner : Source, evaluate, and support venture investments, or drive corporate development initiatives depending on your background.
Requirements Bachelors degree required; STEM or MBA preferred. 510 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: Venture capital or corporate venture investing Strategy consulting (M&A, due diligence, growth strategy) Fund Operations Corporate development, innovation, or business operations (Fortune 500 or high-growth company) Strong analytical skills (financial modeling, strategic analysis) and ability to communicate with executives. Business-level fluency in Japanese required. Experience working with or for Japanese corporations is a plus. Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future