About NAVER U.Hub
NAVER U.Hub is the U.S. subsidiary of NAVER, a global internet technology company, based in Los Angeles with offices in Seattle and Redwood City. Our teams across NAVER Search US, BAND, ThingsBook, and NAVER Ventures collaborates to advance AI, social media, and investment initiatives that build smarter and more connected experiences for global users.
About NAVER Ventures
NAVER Ventures is NAVER's venture capital arm that has invested in over 100 innovative tech startups from the seed stage. It is now expanding more heavily into the U.S. early-stage companies across AI, Consumer, and Enterprise Software. We strive to be a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, focusing on the value of the problems that startups aim to solve, the prospect of their technology, and the growth potential of their teams rather than immediate numbers. Our goal is to partner with bold founders with big ideas from day one to help them build iconic companies and make history.
Overview
We are growing our investment team in Redwood City, California, and are hiring an Investment Analyst. Candidates with more extensive relevant experience may be considered for the Associate level, with title, scope, and compensation calibrated to experience. As an Investment Analyst, you will work alongside experienced investors throughout the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating new opportunities to supporting due diligence, executing investments, and working with portfolio companies after investment.
This role is ideal for candidates who combine strong analytical skills with intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for technology startups. We welcome candidates from investment, consulting, and technical or operating backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities Evaluate investment opportunities across AI, enterprise software, infrastructure, robotics, consumer technology, and other emerging sectors
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and commercial diligence on prospective investments
Build financial models, analyze business metrics, and support valuation analysis
Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees
Participate in meetings with founders, investors, customers, and industry experts throughout the diligence process
Develop investment theses around emerging technology trends and markets
Source new investment opportunities through relationships with founders, venture capital firms, accelerators, and the broader startup ecosystem
Identify strategic collaboration opportunities between portfolio companies and NAVER’s business units, and support portfolio companies after investment
Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
1 to 3 years of professional experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, growth equity, consulting, corporate development, or technical/operating roles at technology companies
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Strong interest in technology, startups, and venture investing
Qualifications Preferred
Prior experience in technology investment banking, venture capital, growth equity, or corporate venture capital
Experience evaluating software or AI companies
Existing relationships within the startup or venture ecosystem
Technical background (e.g., engineering, computer science, or product experience)
Hands-on use of AI tools in day-to-day research and analysis
Korean language proficiency is a plus
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is: Naturally curious about technology and emerging markets
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete information
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and eager to learn
Collaborative and able to build relationships with founders, investors, and internal stakeholders
Excited to help founders build…