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Principal - SE Ventures at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Palo Alto, California

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Principal - SE Ventures

SE Ventures is accelerating its investment pace and expanding its team

SE Ventures is a Menlo Park based, $600M venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and industrial automation. Structured as a hybrid corporate VC, with aligned financial incentives, SEV invests in 10-15 category defining startups each year, combining its sweat, grit and hustle with the capital and market reach of Schneider Electric to maximize value add and ultimate outcome for its founders. SEV is focused on early and growth stage investments in companies that help make any kind of built environment (homes, commercial buildings, data centers, factories etc.) more energy efficient and/or more automated and to date has over 30 portfolio companies across the world.

We are looking to expand our investment team with the addition of a Principal.

Core Responsibilities


  • Proactive deal scouting and sourcing across all our investment areas
  • Conduct due diligence for prospective investments (including ones sourced by partners in the fund)
  • Actively participate on portfolio company boards and help them accelerate
  • Lead sector deep dives to uncover interesting investment opportunities and work with team on both primary and secondary market research
  • Help shape periodic presentations to senior executives in Schneider Electric
  • Attend startup and industry events across North America, Western Europe and Israel (and likely beyond!)
  • Consider the above as the floor and not the ceiling. You will always have the freedom to experiment with new ideas and increase your scope of work as long as you continue to deliver on your core responsibilities.

Qualifications

The right candidate will be:


  • Analytical and open-minded : We have a strong preference for someone with high intellectual horsepower who can synthesize complex data into simple insights and wouldn't hesitate to question conventional wisdom.
  • A natural communicator and networker : We are looking for someone who has the poise and social skills to have quality one-on-one interactions and cultivate durable relationships with startup CEOs and corporate executives.
  • Hungry and humble : We are proud of the strong collaborative culture at SE Ventures and are searching for a team player who is eager to succeed but also very easy to work with.

Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a top university
  • 5 years of experience with 2-5 years in venture capital
  • Technical mindset and a demonstrated passion for figuring out how things work
  • Ability to work in Menlo Park office minimum 2 days/week as public health mandates allow

Think this describes you? Please complete the application.

We eagerly look forward to meeting you.

SE Ventures Team

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k) match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers .

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric.

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Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

As a federal government contractor, all Schneider Electric U.S. employees (including U.S. territories and Puerto Rico) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to federal laws.

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.





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