Clera
Investment Associate / Fellow (Hard Tech)
Los Angeles · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$180kDetected 3 days ago
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About the role
- A product-first, early-stage venture capital firm is hiring a full-time Investment Associate / Fellow based in Los Angeles for a two-year term.
- This is a specialized seat with a sharp focus on hard tech - spanning drones, defense, robotics, and the companies rebuilding American industrial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical due diligence on hard tech investment opportunities
- Meet founders daily and develop a genuine understanding of the hard tech ecosystem
- Build a professional network in defense, robotics, aerospace, and industrial tech that would otherwise take a decade to develop
- Contribute to investment memos, portfolio support, and firm-wide initiatives
- It's a rare opportunity to build deep expertise, a broad network, and real deal experience at an influential seed-stage fund.
Requirements
- Intellectual curiosity, sharp analytical thinking, and the ability to evaluate complex technical claims
Nice to have
- Prior exposure to venture capital, investing, or startup operations
- An existing network within the hard tech founder or operator community
- Two-year structured fellowship/associate program with meaningful ownership of work from day one
Compensation
- Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 USD annually
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship: Not available
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