Sandpiper Ventures
Job Description: Investment Associate
Reports To: Investment Principal with accountability to Managing Partner/General Partners
About Sandpiper Ventures
Sandpiper Ventures is a leading venture capital firm backing high-performing founders building impactful,
scalable technology companies. With approximately $70M in assets under management across a multifund platform, we partner with exceptional teams across Canada and support them from early-stage
investment through growth with both capital and hands-on strategic support.
The Opportunity
Sandpiper Ventures is seeking a motivated and analytically driven Investment Associate to join our growing
investment team. The Associate will play an integral role across the full investment lifecycle — from deal
sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and reporting. This is an outstanding opportunity to
work alongside experienced investors, founders, and operators, contribute across multiple funds, and
grow with a firm that is scaling its platform and impact. Candidates from a range of professional
backgrounds are encouraged to apply; we value financial rigour and sound judgment over any single career
path.
Duties & Responsibilities
Investment Process
• Support the due diligence and evaluation of new investment opportunities, including screening
pitch decks and conducting founder interviews
• Develop and maintain financial models with multiple scenarios and sensitivities to support
investment decision-making, valuations, and forecasting
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and valuation comps to inform investment
recommendations
• Prepare investment memos and present analysis and recommendations to the Investment
Committee
• Assist with deal structuring, legal review coordination, and investment execution across multiple
active funds
• Analyze financial results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make data-driven
recommendations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial instruments, market conditions, and sector trends
relevant to Sandpiper’s investment thesis
Portfolio Management
• Support ongoing performance evaluation of portfolio companies, including tracking operational
and ESG metrics
• Monitor portfolio company financial performance through analysis of results, forecasts, and
variances
• Assist portfolio companies on strategy, management, and follow-on funding matters
• Prepare portfolio reports for internal and external stakeholders, including limited partners, across
Sandpiper’s fund platform
Deal Sourcing & Business Development
• Proactively source new investment opportunities that align with Sandpiper’s investment criteria
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, co-investors, advisors, accelerators, and the
broader tech ecosystem
• Represent Sandpiper at industry conferences, demo days, and community events
• Support the team in all fundraising activities, including investor meetings, documentation, and
presentation preparation
General Responsibilities
• Work with an ethos of continuous improvement to strengthen and refine Sandpiper Venture’s
established investment thesis and support its execution across the portfolio and fund platform
• Identify areas of process improvement within the firm (e.g., diligence workflow, deal sourcing,
reporting tools)
• Develop reporting templates and dashboard tools to support multi-fund tracking and LP
communications
• Support mission-aligned activities and act as an ambassador for Sandpiper Ventures and its
portfolio companies
Skills & Experience Required
Professional Experience & Qualifications
• 3–4 years of relevant professional experience; we welcome candidates from a range of
backgrounds
• Strong financial modelling skills — ability to build, stress-test, and clearly communicate models
from scratch, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to read and interpret financial statements, assess
business risk, and develop informed views on company valuation and performance
• Excellent research capabilities with a proven ability to synthesize insights from complex or
ambiguous information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience contributing to memos, reports, or
investment presentations is an asset
• AI-native, fluent across modern AI toolchains, rapidly prototypes and “vibe codes” creative
solutions, and instinctively rethinks workflows and products through an AI-first lens
• Familiarity with the Canadian startup ecosystem and early-stage company dynamics is considered
an asset
Education
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic standing, preferably in Finance, Business, Economics,
Accounting, or a related field
• CA (CPA) or CFA designation is a strong asset; CBV or CMA also considered an asset
Personal & Leadership Attributes
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams across funds
simultaneously
• Intellectually curious and self-motivated — thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment with limited
hierarchy
• Strong team player who builds trust quickly and communicates effectively across all levels
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and eager to take initiative
• Genuine passion for supporting underrepresented founders and
• Effective at building and maintaining relationships internally and with portfolio founders, coinvestors, and LPs
Compensation & Benefits
Sandpiper offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract strong talent and reward longterm contribution. This includes a competitive base, a variable performance bonus, and dedicated support
for ongoing professional development.
Sandpiper Ventures is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds.
