Teknor Apex is a privately held, family-owned material‑science company founded in 1924 in Rhode Island. We develop tailor‑made polymer solutions for industries such as automotive, healthcare, electronics, construction, packaging, consumer goods, wire & cable, and industrial markets in US, Europe and Asia.

TekVentures CVC is a newly created venture capital fund by Teknor Apex, investing in and partnering with early-stage startups in bringing the best of the startup world to Teknor Apex. As a solutions provider and manufacturer in traditional and bio-based materials, we aim to bring our differentiated assets and capabilities to support startup success and create winning partnerships.

TekVentures is looking for a Principal for its venture capital fund.

Location: San Francisco Bay/San Jose area

Reports To: Managing Director, TekVentures CVC

Type: Full-Time

Sourcing & Deal Flow

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, accelerators, other investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Actively scout for high-potential startups aligned with the fund’s investment thesis.
• Represent the firm at conferences, demo days, and industry events.

Diligence & Execution

• Lead due diligence efforts on potential investments including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling, and reference checks.
• Prepare and present investment memos to team and TekVentures investment board as needed
• Negotiate terms and startup collaboration details

Portfolio Management

• Assist founders with strategic guidance, hiring, business development, and follow-on fundraising.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.

Firm Strategy & Operations

• Contribute to fund strategy, thesis development, and thematic research.
• Support communications to Teknor Apex board of directors

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, private equity, or a startup leadership role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and close deals independently.
• Biomaterials domain knowledge is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation including fund performance-based long term incentives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge innovation and influential networks.
• A collaborative, value-driven, and entrepreneurial team environment.

Founded in 1924 and privately held, we are a material science company that is celebrating its 100-year success because of the hard work, dedication and partnership with its people, customers and suppliers. All across the world, people come into contact with products and meaningful experiences that our materials are part of. At Teknor, that’s a major reason why we love what we do.

Serving seven industries and a century of expertise, we have the capability and problem-solving determination to deliver highly tailored custom and sustainable solutions.

As a global leader in the material science industry, we’ve always ventured beyond the boundaries of traditional thinking, providing our employees with the freedom for innovative and strategic thought. With 10 U.S. locations plus global operations in Belgium, Germany, Singapore, and China; we provide an atmosphere that stimulates and develops our diverse workforce in an effort to bring together the best ideas and talent across the business!