Venture Capital Associate

Venture Capital Associate at Woven Capital, Toyota's growth-stage venture capital division managing $1.6 billion in assets focused on the future of mobility.

About the Role

Woven Capital invests in cutting-edge technologies and innovative startups that embody Toyota's vision for the future of mobility. This Associate role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Palo Alto).

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market research and ecosystem networking

- Conduct comprehensive due diligence: technology, financial, and risk analysis

- Build financial models analyzing returns and prepare investment materials

- Monitor portfolio company performance and support board-level engagement

- Track industry trends in autonomous mobility, EVs, robotics, and clean energy

Qualifications

- Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, Business, Finance, or Economics; MBA preferred

- 5+ years in investment banking, VC, consulting, or product management

- Demonstrated expertise in deal sourcing, due diligence, and financial modeling

- Knowledge of deep tech, autonomous mobility, EVs, or robotics preferred

- International experience and extensive startup/VC network preferred

Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 per year plus short/long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, flexible vacation, family planning).