Summer Investment Associate, Climate Technology
MassMutual Ventures’ Climate Technology Fund
Summer Investment Associate, Climate Technology
Boston, MA
The Opportunity
The Summer Associate role offers an MBA or graduate student the opportunity to work as a full member of MassMutual Ventures Climate Tech investment team. This is a hands-on investing role designed for a proactive, intellectually curious individual who is excited about early-stage climate technology and motivated to take ownership of investment work.
As a Summer Associate, you will support the team across the full investment lifecycle between research, sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio support. This role is ideal for someone considering a long-term career in venture capital or climate-focused investing. This is a 10-week, paid position requiring full-time, in-person commitment at our Boston office.
The Team
MassMutual Ventures is a multi-stage, global venture capital firm investing in financial technology, digital health, enterprise SaaS, climate technology and cybersecurity companies. We have been investing on behalf of MassMutual since 2014 and have backed over 60 startups to date across the globe. In 2022 we launched our first fund dedicated to early-stage climate technology.
The Impact
As a Summer Associate your responsibilities and project work will include, but not be limited to the following:
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
Summer Investment Associate, Climate Technology
Boston, MA
The Opportunity
The Summer Associate role offers an MBA or graduate student the opportunity to work as a full member of MassMutual Ventures Climate Tech investment team. This is a hands-on investing role designed for a proactive, intellectually curious individual who is excited about early-stage climate technology and motivated to take ownership of investment work.
As a Summer Associate, you will support the team across the full investment lifecycle between research, sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio support. This role is ideal for someone considering a long-term career in venture capital or climate-focused investing. This is a 10-week, paid position requiring full-time, in-person commitment at our Boston office.
The Team
MassMutual Ventures is a multi-stage, global venture capital firm investing in financial technology, digital health, enterprise SaaS, climate technology and cybersecurity companies. We have been investing on behalf of MassMutual since 2014 and have backed over 60 startups to date across the globe. In 2022 we launched our first fund dedicated to early-stage climate technology.
The Impact
As a Summer Associate your responsibilities and project work will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Thematic & Sector Research: Research priority MMV CTF investment themes to enhance proactive sourcing and build strategic conviction.Investment Analysis: Conduct market, competitive, and company-specific diligence to evaluate early-stage climate tech opportunities.
- Investment Materials: Draft and refine investment memos, directly contributing towards closing investment deals.
- Portfolio Support: Support portfolio companies with market research and ad-hoc analysis for value-creation efforts.
- Process & Tool Improvement: Build and maintain internal tools to improve team efficiency.
- MassMutual Competencies: Accountability, Agility, Business Acumen, Communication, Courage, Development.
- Anticipated graduation of 2026, 2027 or 2028
- Enrolled in an accredited MBA or relevant graduate degree program with intended graduation in 2027
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant industry and role
- Strategic thinker with ability to analyze market trends, early-stage companies, and emerging technologies
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear investment insights
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
- A deep intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning
- Regular meetings with the MassMutual Ventures
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.