Technology Acceleration Partners (TechAccel, LLC) is a private capital firm that invests in, acquires, and advances early-stage, disruptive technologies in the agriculture and human health sectors. TechAccel is headquartered in Leawood, KS and is developing multiple early-stage partnerships which are physically located in the St. Louis, MO area.
The Analyst is a mid-level position at TechAccel's headquarters in Leawood, Kansas. Analyst positions report directly to TechAccel's President & CEO.
Responsibilities:
Help conduct business, financial, and technical due diligence on new opportunities including (but not limited to) technology licenses, science advancement deals, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate / startup spin-offs.
Research market trends and competitive dynamics, track relevant benchmark data, and maintain databases to support TechAccel's investment themes, asset allocation, and business development activities.
Assist in creating pro forma financial models, analyzing deal structures, and drafting detailed investment documents.
Assist in developing data and materials for regular presentations made by and to the TechAccel team, including approval recommendations for the Board of Directors / Investment Committee.
Conduct analysis and author reports on trends, policy initiatives, sub-sector trends, emerging leaders (company and institute / university), and competitive "products" lines.
Assist in structuring corporate transactions including licenses, financings, strategic alliances, and supply / distribution agreements by working with other business assets and legal counsel.
Participate in various calls with start-up companies, venture firms, and Universities.
Develop a broad-based network of contacts within the sectors and attend tradeshows / conferences as needed.
Evaluate US and global market opportunities for existing and emerging products/services from TechAccel platform companies. Determine market leaders and percentage market share. Evaluate competitive offerings and potential for market penetration.
Create proforma evaluations of specific to market partnerships.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related major
1+ years of work / internship experience in VC, PE, M&A, Corp Dev, or analytical role
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Fundamental understanding of investment risk
Exceptional time / project management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
Self-starter with high level of initiative, resourcefulness; strong work ethic
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small group
Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree in business, finance, economics, or related major
1 - 3 years of work / internship experience in VC, PE, M&A, Corp Dev, or analytical role
Experience evaluating private investments and / or corporate transactions
Solid understanding of agriculture and / or human health markets and trends
Passion for emerging technologies across the agriculture and human health sectors
Capacity to travel - both domestically and internationally if necessary