VC Associate @ A16Z in Menlo Park, CA

Partner 18, Capital Network Associate – Consumer & GamesFounded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $44B in assets under management across multiple funds.We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.The RoleWe are looking for an Associate to join our Capital Network team to work across our Consumer & Games verticals. The Capital Network function serves as a trusted advisor that guides & advises our portfolio companies through capital raising (equity and debt), M&A (including strategic investments) and capital markets transactions. The primary function of this role is to provide real and sustained value to: (i) the Firm’s Consumer & Games portfolio companies, (ii) the Consumer & Games investment team, and (iii) the broader Consumer & Games operating teams through cross-functional collaboration.To join our team, you should be excited to:• Assist the Consumer & Games portfolio companies with transactional work including capital raising and M&A advisory in partnership with Capital Network Lead• Perform valuation analyses for investment and M&A execution• Assist in the coordination and execution of financing & strategic processes and portfolio analysis• Develop presentation materials for internal and external audiences for both the Capital Network team and the a16z’s portfolio companies to drive outcomes• Conduct primary research for the group or in coordination with other internal a16z operating groups that deliver key insights on industry developments and trends• Perform comprehensive, in-depth company and industry research as well as complex portfolio and benchmarking analyses (i.e. KPI analysis)Minimum Qualifications• 2-4 years of corporate finance experience. Preferable prior experience includes but is not limited to, corporate development roles, investment banking in a sector coverage capacity (Tech and/or Games), M&A product role, management consulting, and other technology-focused finance roles where capital raising and M&A was a strong focus. Experience in the Games sector is a plus.• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate finance, financial modeling and data & analytics• Ability to quickly build trust with other team members as well as entrepreneurs and broader capital/strategic network• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work toward contributing new ideas & solutions, navigate situations with ambiguity, and execute consistently in a dynamic environment• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a focus on detail and executive presence• Proven ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity on projects• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a technical field preferred but not requiredThe anticipated salary range for this role is between $184,000-$214,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.This role is eligible to participate in the a16z Carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.a16z culture• We do only first class business and only in a first class way• We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way• We are all different, we recognize that, and we win• We celebrate the good times• We do it for the team• We play to winAt a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.