About the Job
We are partnering with a leading venture capital firm to recruit a
Venture Capital Associate
to join their technology investment team, with a strong focus on
SaaS, enterprise software, AI, agentic AI, and broader technology sectors . The investment team is backing founders from early to late-stage across North America’s most innovative tech categories.
As an Associate, you will play a key role across the full investment lifecycle—including sourcing, diligence, market research, thesis development, and portfolio support.
This position offers meaningful exposure to founders, deal evaluation, and strategic portfolio work from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Source new investment opportunities across SaaS, software, AI, and emerging agentic AI markets
Conduct detailed market, product, and competitive analysis across target sectors
Build financial models, evaluate KPI trends, analyze unit economics, and assess product-market fit
Support full lifecycle deal execution, including diligence, founder meetings, data room review, and investment memos
Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and recommendation summaries
Develop and refine sector theses on fast-growing technology categories
Build strong relationships with founders, accelerators, ecosystem partners, and technical communities
Support portfolio companies with hiring, growth strategy, financial analytics, and follow-on fundraising
Track portfolio performance and contribute to ongoing reporting and analysis
Candidate Requirements
2–5 years of experience in
Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Management Consulting, or a high-growth technology company
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, KPI analysis, and market evaluation
Demonstrated interest in SaaS, software, AI / ML, or emerging agentic AI technologies
Background in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data, or related disciplines
Strong academic performance; top-tier university background is beneficial but not required
Excellent communication skills—comfortable speaking with founders, presenting internally, and crafting investment memos
Self-starter mentality with the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco (or open to remote, fund-dependent)
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Venture Capital Associate • San Francisco, California, United States