Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate

About the firm:This San Francisco-area private equity firm specializes in providing growth capital and structured financing to established, founder-led tech and technology-enabled services companies in the U.S., typically investing in lower-middle-market businesses that haven't had prior institutional funding. It partners with business owners by offering capital along with strategic, operational support to help these companies scale, accelerate growth, and become market leaders, while often taking minority stakes and aligning incentives without forcing founders to give up control.About the role:Deal Sourcing & Screening: Research and identify potential investment opportunities in tech and tech-enabled companies.Financial Analysis & Modeling: Build detailed financial models, perform valuations, and assess potential returns and risks.Due Diligence: Support the evaluation of target companies, including market research, competitive analysis, and operational reviews.Investment Memoranda: Prepare presentations and investment memos for internal committees and decision-makers.Portfolio Support: Assist portfolio companies with growth initiatives, performance tracking, and strategic projects post-investment.