Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,300+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, and Manchester, NH, we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is pioneering the use of AI Pods — compact, high-velocity teams where an executive, cutting-edge technology, and an AI-native operator collaborate to produce outsized results. As an AI Special Assistant to the Office of Investment (OOI), you’ll be a force multiplier—expanding the team’s capacity across deal sourcing, portfolio management, and operational excellence. You’ll work side by side with OOI leaders, senior investors, and cross-functional partners, operating as part of a high-trust, high-performance inner circle.
This role offers rare exposure to venture investment decision-making, fund operations, and strategic initiatives that shape the firm’s portfolio and future. Your scope will be broad, your learning curve steep, and your impact immediate.
What You’ll DoInvestment Support & Strategic Execution
Conduct detailed analysis to support AV’s investment decision making
Identify opportunities to improve AV’s investment operations by leveraging AI & technology
Work with investment teams across AV to establish operational best-practices across the investing & portfolio management functions
AI-Driven & Data-Enhanced Investment Operations
Leverage AI to improve operational efficiency of our deal execution and portfolio monitoring functions, reducing manual work across the organization
Work with closely with OOI peers, the Analytics team, and the Engineering team to turn operational improvements into detailed technical specifications
Accelerate process development through leveraging AI
Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
Work collaboratively with other functions within AV to identify areas of improved coordination / operational excellence / efficiency
Research & Communication
Conduct rapid-turn market scans, sector deep dives, and competitor analyses.
Write clear, concise summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and discretion in all communications.
0 to 1 year of experience
Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
Comfort with Gen-AI tools (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) and a habit of learning by building.
In-depth knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets, with Python coding experience a plus. Familiarity with Hubspot or other CRM systems also beneficial.
Exceptional writing skills and ability to distill complex investment insights for varied audiences.
Absolute discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive investment information.
Willingness to be based in Manchester, NH daily.
Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible PTO, and Parental Leave as well as career development.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Alumni Ventures is a network-powered venture capital firm, disrupting the venture industry for both companies raising capital and investors seeking access to this asset class. We invest alongside many of the most well-known venture firms: Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Greylock Partners, First Round, and Thrive Capital.
For ENTREPRENEURS, we provide transparent, low-friction, value-add capital to innovative, high-growth companies from pre-seed through late stage. Our 60+ VCs are continually scouting and conducting due diligence on thousands of investment opportunities per year, and our central CEO Services team is dedicated to helping our portfolio companies succeed through bespoke services and by leveraging the power of our vast network.
For INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, we make investing in professional venture capital simple and accessible. Each of our over two dozen annual vintage funds provides investors with a smart, robust, and diversified venture portfolio. With quality access to investment opportunities and approachable fund minimums, true venture investing has never been more accessible. Choose your fund and let AV do the rest, or actively evaluate and opt into additional syndication fund investments.
QUICK FACTS
- Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list for 2022
- Named the SECOND most active venture firm in the US & the THIRD most active venture firm in the world by Pitchbook League Tables (2021)
- Voted "Best Alternate Investments Platform" in the 2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
- 600K+ investors, community members, subscribers
- 900+ high-growth portfolio companies invested in on behalf of our investors
- 175+ staff including 60+ full-time investors in key US venture hubs
- 400+ Alumni Ventures Fellow Program graduates
- Investment size: Our checks range from $50K–$10M+
AV's JUST CAUSE
To grow and engage with an inclusive community of teammates, investors, and entrepreneurs disrupting the status quo in order to build a better future.
