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Venture Partner (Co-Investing & Portfolio Support)

Initio Capital

Job Description

Job Description

Venture Partner (Co-Investing & Portfolio Support)

Remote | Deal-by-Deal | Carry Participation

Become a Venture Partner

Join Initio Capital’s Venture Partner Network and participate directly in venture deals alongside experienced founders, operators, and investors. Venture Partners co-invest in curated opportunities, support portfolio companies, and earn carry on successful exits—without the overhead of running a fund.

This role is designed for individuals with investing or operating experience who want direct exposure, ownership, and upside in venture-backed companies.

What You’ll Do
  • Co-invest alongside Initio Capital in select startup and growth-stage deals

  • Participate in syndicated investments and special opportunities

  • Support portfolio companies through strategic guidance, introductions, or operational expertise

  • Evaluate deals aligned with your sector focus and investment thesis

  • Engage with founders, LPs, and other Venture Partners within the network

Economics & Upside
  • Earn carry participation on successful exits

  • Access deal-by-deal co-investment opportunities

  • No fund management, capital calls, or administrative overhead

  • Economics vary by deal and are disclosed prior to participation

What You’ll Gain
  • Build a verifiable investing and portfolio track record

  • Direct access to curated deal flow

  • LP and founder network access through VentureOS™

  • Opportunity to invest alongside seasoned operators and capital partners

  • Platform tools for deal review, portfolio tracking, and collaboration

Who This Is For
  • Experienced founders and startup operators

  • Angel investors and family office affiliates

  • Senior executives seeking venture exposure

  • Operators with deep domain expertise

  • Individuals looking to co-invest without launching a fund

Requirements
  • Prior operating, investing, or advisory experience

  • Accredited investor status (or ability to qualify per deal requirements)

  • Clear sector focus or investment thesis

  • Strong professional reputation and network

  • Active LinkedIn profile (recommended for higher approval score)

Application Process
  1. Create your Venture Partner account

  2. Complete your experience and background

  3. Define your focus areas and investment thesis

  4. Submit for review

Applications are reviewed within 24–48 hours .
Completing all steps and linking your LinkedIn profile increases your approval score and access to deals.

About Initio Capital

Initio Capital is a modern private capital platform powering founders, fund managers, and investors through VentureOS™. We enable capital formation, co-investing, and portfolio support through technology, networks, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Vacancy posted 28 days ago
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