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IBM Venture Investment Team

IBM

California, USA · Texas City, TX, USA

Posted on Feb 21, 2026

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Investor at IBM Ventures, the venture capital arm of IBM, you will work directly with entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of category‑defining companies by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to IBM’s global platform. You will contribute to the full investment lifecycle, from thesis development and sourcing to due diligence, execution, and portfolio support.

You will also collaborate closely with cross‑functional leaders across IBM to identify strategic alignments, support partnership opportunities, and strengthen IBM Ventures’ presence within the broader startup ecosystem. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, relationship‑driven, and excited to represent IBM in a fast‑moving entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Leading and supporting market, financial, product, and technical due diligence for prospective investments.
Analyzing technology trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging market opportunities to inform investment theses.
Building and managing relationships with founders, venture funds, accelerators, and internal IBM stakeholders to source opportunities and evaluate strategic relevance.
Prepare, refine, and present investment memoranda, internal presentations, and decision materials for senior leadership.
Support ongoing portfolio management, including performance tracking, strategic analysis, partnership development, and board‑level preparation.
Contribute to strategic projects, ecosystem programming, and content that enhances IBM Ventures’ brand, visibility, and impact.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required technical and professional expertise

10+ years of experience evaluating market structure, competitive dynamics, and financial performance at a VC fund, PE fund, growth equity firm, strategy consultancy, or investment bank.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling.
Demonstrated passion for technology, startups, and innovation, with familiarity across emerging technology trends.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to build clear, compelling slide narratives.
Effective collaborator who thrives in a cross‑functional, fast‑moving environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience evaluating companies in AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, DevOps, enterprise SaaS, or deep tech.
Prior involvement in early‑stage venture investment, including sourcing, market landscaping, portfolio support, or board observation.
Network within the VC, accelerator, or startup community, with an ability to represent IBM Ventures externally.
Experience conducting thematic research, writing insights, or developing thought leadership for technical or investment audiences.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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