Investment Analyst

About Us

Frachtis, a pioneering new fund created by Xavier Meegan that features Chorus One as its lead investor, backs blockchain artisans crafting the true alternative future. Frachtis invests in blockchain infrastructure at pre-seed and seed-stage that is capable of unlocking new blockchain use-cases set for mainstream adoption, using our knowledge from years of operating blockchain infrastructure to mentor prudent yet audacious founders globally from idea to mainnet. Our team embraces a culture of perseverance, creativity, integrity, humility and kindness.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our dynamic and ambitious team. In this role, you will be integral to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating early-stage investment opportunities for Frachtis. You will work closely with portfolio companies diving deep into new markets and technology trends within the blockchain industry. This position offers the chance to gain significant success at an emerging VC firm at the cutting edge of the blockchain industry.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing New Opportunities: Proactively identify and qualify new investment prospects.
• Lead Qualification: Meet with founders to assess and qualify inbound leads for Frachtis.
• Evaluation & Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence through conversations, market research, technology reviews, and competitive analysis.
• Database Management: Maintain and update our investment database and deal pipeline.
• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of various investment opportunities.
• Research & Content Creation: Conduct in-depth research in focused areas and synthesize findings into valuable insights.
• Portfolio Support: Assist in supporting portfolio companies and maintaining relationships with network foundations.
• Due Diligence & Financial Modeling: Support the ventures team in due diligence, research, and financial modeling.

Job requirements

What you offer:

• Proactive Mindset: A self-starter attitude with the ability to operate independently and take initiative.
• Team Player: A strong team player who thrives in a low-ego, collaborative environment.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to quickly and accurately digest new technical and market information.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills for investment decisions and portfolio management.
• Blockchain Knowledge: In-depth understanding of blockchain technology and experience with crypto projects and white papers.
• Specialized Expertise: Deep knowledge in areas such as consensus mechanisms, middleware, decentralized compute, or related technical fields.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional relationship-building skills to connect with entrepreneurs and community members.
• Crypto Engagement: Active user of crypto applications and protocols.
• Additional Skills: Financial modeling or data science experience is a plus. Prior experience in a crypto venture firm and familiarity with venture capital and crypto deal terms are advantageous.

Benefits

• Autonomy & Growth: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for rapid growth.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary ranging from USD 85k - USD 110k with potential fund performance incentives
• Flexibility: Flexible time off policy and work from anywhere
• Network Expansion: Opportunity to work with key players in the vibrant crypto ecosystem.
• Travel the World: Participate in the most exciting conferences around the world to scout and build relationships with promising start-ups and projects.
• Cutting-Edge Work: Engage with state-of-the-art protocols that lay the foundation for an open, transparent, and programmable financial system.