Principal - TekVentures Job at Teknor Apex Company, Sonoma, CA

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  • Teknor Apex Company
  • Sonoma, CA

Job Description

Teknor Apex is a privately held, family-owned material‑science company founded in 1924 in Rhode Island. We develop tailor‑made polymer solutions for industries such as automotive, healthcare, electronics, construction, packaging, consumer goods, wire & cable, and industrial markets in US, Europe and Asia.

TekVentures CVC is a newly created venture capital fund by Teknor Apex, investing in and partnering with early-stage startups in bringing the best of the startup world to Teknor Apex. As a solutions provider and manufacturer in traditional and bio-based materials, we aim to bring our differentiated assets and capabilities to support startup success and create winning partnerships.

TekVentures is looking for a Principal for its venture capital fund.

Location: San Francisco Bay/San Jose area

Reports To: Managing Director, TekVentures CVC

Type: Full-Time

Sourcing & Deal Flow

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, accelerators, other investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Actively scout for high-potential startups aligned with the fund’s investment thesis.
  • Represent the firm at conferences, demo days, and industry events.

Diligence & Execution

  • Lead due diligence efforts on potential investments including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling, and reference checks.
  • Prepare and present investment memos to team and TekVentures investment board as needed
  • Negotiate terms and startup collaboration details

Portfolio Management

  • Assist founders with strategic guidance, hiring, business development, and follow-on fundraising.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.

Firm Strategy & Operations

  • Contribute to fund strategy, thesis development, and thematic research.
  • Support communications to Teknor Apex board of directors

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, private equity, or a startup leadership role.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and close deals independently.
  • Biomaterials domain knowledge is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation including fund performance-based long term incentives.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge innovation and influential networks.
  • A collaborative, value-driven, and entrepreneurial team environment.

Job Tags

Full time,

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