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.
We’re hiring a full-time Principal to join our Seed Fund Investment Team. As Principal, you’ll be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals across a range of sectors, while collaborating across the broader AV platform.
The role is fundamentally T-shaped. It is a generalist investing role spanning sectors and stages, but with the encouragement to develop thesis areas. Our focus is on Pre-Seed and Seed, as well as follow-on investing in Early and Growth-stage opportunities. You’ll help shape a portfolio of 50-75 investments annually, deliver top-tier fund performance, and strengthen our position in the venture ecosystem.
You’ll work closely with the Managing Partner, Senior Associates, and broader team to identify high-potential companies, lead diligence and negotiation, and nurture relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry partners. Your network will be critical here. Cultivating relationships with colleagues, VCs, and founders to navigate your way into the most elite deals is essential. Your success will come from creativity, warmth, and smarts.
This position will be based in Menlo Park, CA, and is a hybrid role, with an expectation that this individual will work in the office at least 4 days per week. Alumni Ventures is a fast-paced, professional, entrepreneurial environment.
What You'll DoDeal Sourcing
- Proactively source and contribute high-quality leads that align with the team’s investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives.
- Drive a strong conversion rate from sourced deals to qualified investment opportunities.
Due Diligence
- Lead initial due diligence on potential investments, engaging directly with founders, customers, and market data.
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to strengthen investment decisions.
Investment Success
- Contribute to the successful execution of approved investments, from term sheet to close.
- Maintain tight alignment with the firm’s investment strategy to build a high-performing, well-balanced portfolio.
Network Development
- Grow and leverage a robust network of founders, VCs, and industry experts to gain access to top-tier deal flow.
- Build relationships that expand the firm’s visibility and influence in the venture ecosystem.
Administrative Support to Fundraising
Partner with the team to support fundraising activities, investor relations, and community engagement through events, webinars, and thought leadership.
Assist with Portfolio Management
- Actively manage and support portfolio companies, fostering growth and long-term value creation.
- Monitor portfolio performance through regular CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups.
- Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Gemini) and ability to integrate them into team workflows.
Compensation includes a starting base salary of $175,000 plus equity, carry potential, and corporate bonus.
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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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.
