About Palm Drive Capital
Palm Drive Capital is a New York-based venture capital and growth equity firm, focused on software as a service (SaaS) and marketplace investments in the US and internationally. Our portfolio companies include Jet.com, Clover Health, WeLab, Boom Supersonic, Carta, Deep Instinct, May Mobility, and MealMe.
Our partners met at Stanford over a decade ago and have obtained backing from top entrepreneurs and institutions.
Palm Drive strongly believes that innovation can be found anywhere and everywhere.
Position Overview
Since Palm Drive is a boutique firm, you will work closely with the partners and participate in the entire investment process. Your primary task will be identifying startups that would be a good fit for Palm Drive’s investment portfolio, then reaching out to their leaders to initiate deals.
You will also support the Palm Drive investment team via quantitative and qualitative projects, which will include: market research, portfolio company support, deal sourcing, due diligence, and modeling.
Past analysts have developed confidence while interacting with established technology founders and honed their analytical abilities and presentation skills. This internship is a great starting point to explore a career in technology startups, finance, or venture capital/growth equity, and build a strong network in the technology industry.
This is a full-time paid internship. We will also provide lunch expense reimbursement and the opportunity to earn carried interest in the fund for completed deals.
Responsibilities:
1. Source and Identify attractive investment opportunities and generate meetings with founders
2. Work on all stages of due diligence (including market analysis), and communicate your analysis to our investment committee
3 Attend (and occasionally help organize) technology and investment-related conferences and events
Qualifications:
1. Integrity
2. Being highly motivated with demonstrated initiative, independence, and adaptability
3. Proficiency in financial concepts and/or computer science experience is a plus