Investment & Strategy Associate
About the job
- Have 3–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, finance, and business, including several internships in finance, technology, startups, or corporate companies.
- Have strong analytical skills and excellent Excel skills.
- Have strong strategic thinking skills, including identifying key inputs and making correlations.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Conduct fundamental research on software and technology companies.
- Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software and technology companies.
- Use quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generated through expert interviews.
- Collaborate with peers and experienced management consultants on research.
- Deliver high-quality research deliverables to support investment decisions.
- Communicate research findings internally and externally.
- Take on increasing responsibilities and develop professionally within the team.
- Monitor identified companies daily.
- Prepare financial research and analysis, strategic screening, and communication materials for members.
- Lead interviews in English with professional experts.
- Support process improvement and screening of new companies.
- French, German, or Italian language ability is a plus.
- Enjoy collaborating as a team and delivering high-quality individual work.
- Have a passion for technology, innovation, and investment.
About the company
Dedale Intelligence conducts fundamental business value research on software and technology companies to identify long-term opportunities for its Software Club members. It assembles a global team and uses private-equity–style investment research on large publicly listed software and tech firms (generally above $1B market cap), while also evaluating pre-IPO and private opportunities. Its process assesses fundamentals, market position, and potential returns to surface actionable investment ideas for members. The goal is to deliver solid, forward-looking returns by focusing on high-quality software and technology investments worldwide.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dedale published a September 2026 software update citing valuation recovery and record AI investment.
- The firm opened its NYC hub on September 11, 2026, targeting North American expansion.
- Dedale is hiring toward roughly 70 Paris roles in 2026, signaling strong demand and capital backing.
What critics are saying
- OpenAI-style research tools commoditize analyst-driven software intelligence within 12 months.
- Heavy reliance on 10,000 external experts exposes Dedale to leakage, quality failures, and conflicts.
- Aggressive 2026 hiring across Paris, Cebu, and Davao increases execution risk before revenue catches up.
What makes Dedale Intelligence unique
- Dedale combines software diligence with a 10,000-expert network and 100 analysts, updated October 2026.
- It sells strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, not generic market-research subscriptions.
- The NYC hub launch and Paris-centered hiring show an unusually global operating model.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
September 27, 2024 - Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) has formed a strategic alliance with Software Club (SWC), a fundamental business value research platform focused exclusively on the analysis of public and privately owned software and technology companies for private equity funds and professional investors.