Associate, Salesforce Ventures

The Experience

Salesforce Ventures helps founders build companies that reinvent the way the world works. Over more than 15 years, we've invested in and partnered with over 400 enterprise software companies from Series A to IPO, including Anthropic, Databricks, ElevenLabs, Snowflake, Stripe, Wiz and Zoom. We also have a dedicated $1B AI fund that actively invests in generational AI companies. We give our portfolio companies an edge by drawing on decades of cloud expertise and long-term relationships with decision-makers at thousands of businesses. Our team values collaboration and inclusivity, and we believe great founders can come from anywhere. Based in London, this Associate role joins our investment team to help manage deal execution and diligence and to source new investments, with the chance to make an impact on a fast-growing team.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Help lead all aspects of deal execution, including analysis of company operating performance, market diligence, competitive analysis and investment committee materials.
• Source new investment opportunities through cold outreach, AI tools, warm introductions, conferences and networking across Europe and the US.
• Build relationships with portfolio companies after investment by connecting them to the Salesforce Ventures network and advising on strategic initiatives like upcoming financing rounds or acquisitions.
• Monitor and research emerging trends and disruptive companies in enterprise software and generative AI, and develop investment themes.
• Build your network through relationships with venture capitalists, investment bankers and entrepreneurs to find new opportunities.

You're Our Person If...

• You have 2+ years of experience in venture capital, growth or private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or at startups.
• You have strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.
• You have an understanding of and demonstrated interest in generative AI, enterprise technology and emerging business trends.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and quickly build rapport, credibility and trust at all levels.
• You have strong AI, spreadsheet and presentation skills, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer work, etc.)

Even Better If...

• You thrive under time pressure and juggle multiple priorities with ease.
• You work well cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-growth organisation.
• You motivate and collaborate well in a team environment.
• You bring high energy, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity, with a real passion for technology that impacts enterprises.