G9 Ventures is a private fund focused on investing in generation-defining brands that empower consumers to live, look, and feel better. The firm applies this “better-for-you” thesis across beauty, wellness, health, and community sub-sectors within the consumer ecosystem. As a permanent capital vehicle, G9 offers a uniquely long investment horizon, aligning incentives with founders and management teams by being true long-term partners.
G9 primarily meets founders early, writing initial checks during Seed or Series A funding rounds and continuing to partner as the business matures. The team also assesses later-stage growth equity opportunities (Series B through pre-IPO) for companies aligned with the firm’s thesis and showing significant upside potential.
With over 60 portfolio companies, including Bumble (BMBL), On Running (ONON), Oura, Athletic Greens, Kitsch, Saie, and Spanx, G9 employs a rigorous investment process and plays an active role in its portfolio companies, providing strategic support around brand building, PR, fundraising, and recruiting. Simply put, G9 acts as a brand amplifier.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (pre-MBA)
- 1-3 years of professional experience in an investment banking program or buy-side investing role
- Office based in Midtown Manhattan (in-office work culture) with occasional overnight travel required
- Demonstrated passion for health and wellness-oriented consumer businesses
- Critical thinker with strong analytical skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects autonomously
- High degree of comfort working with a small team in an entrepreneurial environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Notion, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including a sense of humor and ability to have fun
Key Responsibilities:
- Investment Process Management: Work directly with the firm’s Partner to manage all aspects of the investment process from inception to close.
- Deal Sourcing & Diligence:
- Source potential investments and generate proprietary deal flow through individual research, cold outreach, and founder/investor relationships.
- Conduct company and market diligence (independent data room navigation, financial modeling, and valuation required).
- Perform qualitative diligence, including background checks on founders, product testing, customer calls, market mapping, and competitive analysis.
- Lead calls with management teams and industry experts.
- Investment Memos & Presentations:
- Prepare and present investment memos and updates for the Investment Committee (IC) and other key stakeholders.
- Portfolio Support:
- Support portfolio companies on key strategic priorities, including hiring, fundraising, brand building, marketing, and PR/communications.
- Monitor and report on portfolio company performance.
- Research & Insights:
- Conduct research and develop content on relevant themes, investible opportunities, and other related topics.
- Operations Support:
- Assist the G9 operations and finance team with fund analysis, reporting, pipeline management, and investment closings (timeline management, legal reviews, wires, etc.).
- Networking & Event Coordination:
- Participate in networking events to build relationships within the VC community.
- Help coordinate and host the annual G9 Summit and other key events throughout the year.
