Plug and Play Tech Center · 22 hours ago
Ventures Analyst/Associate - Enterprise & AI Ventures
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPlug and Play Tech Center is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally, seeking a Ventures Analyst/Associate to focus on building investment theses and producing high-quality research in the Enterprise & AI sectors. The role involves tracking emerging technologies, monitoring startup performance, and translating enterprise needs into actionable insights.
Financial ServicesFinTechSmart CitiesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Develop and refine investment roadmaps in Enterprise & AI
Track industry trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive landscapes
Identify and profile the most promising startups and technologies in target markets
Monitor performance of notable startups, scaleups, and major industry players
Track venture investment activity, acquisitions, and partnership trends
Maintain internal knowledge bases and market maps to guide sourcing and decision-making
Gather intelligence directly from our enterprise ecosystem through interviews, surveys, and feedback loops
Translate enterprise perspectives into reports and buyer-driven insights that inform investment theses and help startups understand customer needs
Contribute to company diligence: product analysis, technical reviews, market sizing, customer references
Summarize research into clear, data-driven insights for the Ventures team and Enterprises
Partner with senior team members to align Enterprise needs with startup opportunities
Support occasional events, founder introductions, and content initiatives — with research at the core of your contributions
Collaborate with the Plug and Play team to understand corporate innovation needs and facilitate targeted introductions between startups and corporate partners
Manage dealflow sessions, ensuring relevant startups are presented effectively to corporate partners
Qualification
Required
Degree (or self-taught expertise) in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or related field
Able to evaluate technical products and trends
You love deep dives, connecting dots, and building structured insights from fragmented information
Comfortable engaging with executives to extract insights, run surveys, and capture the 'voice of the buyer' to enrich your research
Skilled at writing clear, engaging, and professional content — from research reports to blog posts and public-facing insights
Clear, concise writer and presenter; able to tailor insights to investors, executives, and founders
You thrive on learning new technologies, experimenting with AI tools, and staying on the cutting edge
1–3 years in VC, consulting, banking, product, research, or a technical role — or exceptional projects that prove your ability
Independent thinker, fast learner, and self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, venture environment
Company
Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Plug and Play Tech Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (12)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.8MKey Investors
NJEDAKnight Foundation
2025-12-15Grant· $3.8M
2025-02-04Grant· $2M
2024-04-02Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Saeed Amidi
CEO and Founder
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder & Vice President of Operations
Recent News
2025-12-29
vcnewsdaily.com
2025-12-25
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