Plug and Play Tech Center · 3 days ago
Ventures Analyst/Associate
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPlug and Play Tech Center is an innovation platform connecting startups with major corporations to foster meaningful connections and drive innovation. The Ventures Analyst/Associate will source startups in the Smart Cities domain, conduct market research, and collaborate with corporate partners to support investment opportunities and program management.
Financial ServicesFinTechSmart CitiesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Source Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A startups for investment opportunities, introductions to our corporate partners and the accelerator program
Possess great technology and Smart Cities industry knowledge to assess most promising startups
Evangelize Plug and Play to all potential network partners including startup, investor, corporate, university, and government representatives
Mentor startups in the program on taking products to market, fundraising, scaling, and all other ad-hoc business needs
Analyze market dynamics, examine industry trends, track startup competitive landscape, interact with financial models, etc
Support the deal team on investment opportunities
Build a network of Venture Capitalists and other investors to support the program and portfolio startups
Actively connect startups with a broader network of industry-specific advisors, tech vendors, and service providers to accelerate product development and scaling
Conduct market and technology research to identify trends and opportunities that our corporate partners can leverage to make business decisions
Work with corporations and industry experts to identify areas for mentoring
Conduct research to identify new markets and industry sectors, conducting in-depth business analysis to identify new competitive opportunities in Smart Cities
Utilize data-driven methodologies to evaluate startup performance, scalability, and technological edge to help our partners understand ROI potentials
Provide event production and logistical support for demo days, mentor sessions and other events as part of the accelerator
Continuously source and evaluate emerging tech solutions and startups that align with corporate partner pain points, optimizing for pilot or proof-of-concept feasibility
Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship or Technology, Engineering, Data Analysis
At least 2 years of experience working in a startup environment and/or venture capital
Advanced problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to reason strategically, analytically, and creatively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an unstructured environment
Highly organized and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
Attendance policy: 4 days at the office. We're relentless about execution. In-person collaboration fuels our teams. Four days a week side-by-side breeds camaraderie and creativity
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 (12)
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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