Lightspeed is hiring an investor to join our team in Israel.
As a member of the investment team, you will actively participate in all stages of the investment process and have a seat at the table in making investment decisions and driving your own investments

We are looking for someone who shows the potential to grow with the firm and have a long, successful career in venture capital. In a success case, candidates will eventually win competitive deals and lead investments for Lightspeed. This may be sooner or later, depending on a candidate’s experience level. Candidates will receive support and mentorship from more experienced partners as they make this transition.

This role will be based in Tel Aviv Israel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Due diligence: Conduct due diligence including business analysis, industry analysis, competitive landscape, financial modeling, and making investment recommendations on companies in the US and international markets.
- Thesis Development and Sourcing: Develop investment theses on high impact markets and generate investment opportunities in said markets.
- Support World Class Founders: work with portfolio company management teams to add leverage around key operational initiatives.
- Community building: Represent the firm and build relationships with founders, executives, and other investors at external and internal events.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Team-first orientation
- Grit, tireless work ethic
- Curiosity and intellectual rigor
- Concise, articulate communication in Hebrew and in English
- Insatiable desire to win

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong technical foundation (IDF tech units, Startups, Tech companies, University)
- Prior VC/PE/IB experience is a plus but not a must and so is experience in high growth tech companies.
- Track record of success within previous roles