Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on industrial technology and life science companies with the potential to transform their industries. We team with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital and deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations.
Since 2016, Anzu has launched two venture capital funds focused on emerging private companies in industrial technology and life sciences with combined capital commitments of ~$400 million. In 2020, we became a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In March 2021, Anzu Special Acquisition Corp I raised $425 million in a SPAC sponsored by Anzu, and we are now targeting companies that make transformative technologies with industrial applications.
We have developed a robust nationwide team of investment professionals, technical specialists, and operational support to drive results for our 25+ portfolio companies. We are looking for a communications professional to join our Business Services team, working with our portfolio companies as they seek to raise subsequent funding rounds.
Our portfolio includes companies that have achieved or are poised to achieve breakthroughs in several industries:
Niron Magnetics, which is developing permanent magnets without rare earth minerals; Intervenn, which has developed glycoproteomic diagnostic tests for a range of indicators including differentiation between malignant and benign cancers; 6K, where metals are being recycled into high value nano materials and battery materials; Weavr Health, whose in home blood collection devices and diagnostic tests are redefining the traditional frontiers of care; and Aspinity, where engineers are using computation to dramatically reduce power consumption in always-sensing IoT devices.
Our companies drive discoveries that improve our world and aim to deliver strong returns for our investors, whether through public listing via IPO or acquisition. This role supports the capital formation for these companies that is essential to their success.
While Anzu Partners focuses primarily on the United States and Canada, we have invested in companies with substantial operations in Singapore and Australia. Anzu Partners has offices in Boston, MA, San Diego, CA, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL.
About the role Anzu is recruiting for a full-time Senior Associate, Strategic Communications to support both the firm and its portfolio companies. This individual will join Anzu's Marketing and Communications business services team and bring PR and communications expertise to support its portfolio of start-up companies through their next phase of growth. This role provides an opportunity to work across a variety of world changing technologies and industries and to join the firm during a period of rapid growth. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Anzu's portfolio companies with public relations, strategic communications, and brand awareness initiatives that drive business results. Your charter will be to raise Anzu's profile and increase its portfolio companies' public presence in the life sciences and industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities: Public Relations and Media Relations Work with key stakeholders at Anzu and portfolio companies to develop point of views and pitches that will resonate with media and other external audiences. Build and maintain strong relationships with media and analysts – evidenced by quality coverage at top/business news outlets and ongoing momentum across relevant trade publications. Effectively collaborate with public relations firms and portfolio company executive team. Strategic Communications Bring storytelling and messaging expertise to deliver exceptional content in many forms, including press releases, by-lined articles, and campaign copy. Organize and facilitate speaking opportunities, media events, and interviews with company spokespeople, supported with messaging documents and briefs. Brand Awareness Develop campaign concepts and communication strategies that drive both company awareness and achieve business objectives. Support MarCom team and portfolio company executives to develop subject matter expert profiles and execute thought leadership campaigns. Program Management Drive maximum impact with a communication strategy that leverages the full suite of communication channels. Continually improve performance of programs with defined KPIs, thoughtful analysis, and data-driven approach. Work across teams, including company leadership, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure initiatives meet desired goals, and are delivered on time. Requirements: 5-7 years of experience with a solid track record managing PR, media relations and strategic communications programs (preferably includes managing multiple clients in an agency setting) Preference given to candidates with deep experience in and understanding of life sciences and/or industrial technology sectors, either through academic or professional work Excellent press release writing skills with a passion for story integrity Must have hands-on experience pitching and amplifying content across channels, including social Experience reporting on performance of communications initiatives and familiarity with the relevant tools required including media monitoring platform MuckRack (or similar) Ability to work effectively both on teams as well as be self-motivated and results-driven Strong communication skills and business acumen