Investment Manager, 3M Ventures

Role: Investment Manager at 3M Ventures, leading venture investments aligned with 3M’s strategic interests across diverse business sectors. Responsibilities include managing the full investment cycle—from trend analysis, sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal pitching, to closing and post-investment portfolio management. The role involves developing tailored deal structures, collaborating with business and technical leaders, and building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers to maximize value. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher; at least 5 years of entrepreneurial, management, strategy, consulting, investment banking, or business development experience in private, public, government, or military sectors, with experience in deep tech fields. Preferred qualifications include an MBA, engineering or technical degree, venture capital or corporate venture capital experience with strong finance and valuation skills, and experience as a board member/observer of venture-backed startups. The position is based in San Francisco, CA, with travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. No relocation assistance provided. The role demands legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. High-value specifics: focus on deep tech investments, broad industry applicability, strategic collaboration with senior leaders, and a development stage emphasis on early to growth-stage ventures, with a particular emphasis on innovation and technology-driven opportunities.