Full-Time

Ventures Associate

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Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$127.1k - $149.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Venture Capital
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC/PE) focused on emerging technologies AND/OR technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto/web3
  • Investing experience
  • Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messaging
  • Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content
  • Experience working with startup management teams and cross-functional execs, including product, engineering, legal, and finance
  • BA/BS degree
Responsibilities
  • Support all aspects of the Ventures investment lifecycle, including:
  • Be an external presence in the crypto ecosystem, building connective tissue with founders, investors, and technical subject matter experts
  • Over time: become the “go-to” subject matter expert in multiple themes / verticals to support both Ventures investments and broader Coinbase product strategy, and independently lead investments end to end.
  • Drive select special projects to continually improve and upgrade Coinbase Ventures operational platform and processes (i.e., “firm building”)

Coinbase operates a digital currency wallet and platform that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for both merchants and consumers to engage in transactions with digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on trust and user-centric design, ensuring that clients have a reliable and straightforward experience. The company's goal is to promote innovation and create an open financial system that provides equal opportunities for all users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's continuous innovation, such as the SOL Staking API, offers users new opportunities for earning rewards.
  • The company's strategic partnerships and investments, like those with Aptos Tech, position it for growth and expansion in the blockchain industry.
  • Coinbase's user-centric design, exemplified by features like the smart wallet, enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The class action lawsuit against Coinbase Global poses potential legal and financial challenges.
  • Intense competition from other crypto platforms like Kraken and Ripple could impact Coinbase's market share.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase's integration of Taproot addresses enhances Bitcoin transaction efficiency and security, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The introduction of a smart wallet feature with biometric authentication simplifies user experience, distinguishing Coinbase in the digital currency space.
  • Coinbase's involvement in significant VC funding rounds, like Aptos Tech, highlights its influence and strategic positioning in the blockchain ecosystem.

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