Strategic Partnerships Analyst - Venture Capital

Job Description

Job Description

Strategic Partnerships Analyst – Venture Capital

Career Launch AI Talent Network

Locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

About This Posting

This listing represents a sample Strategic Partnerships Analyst role within Venture Capital firms commonly featured across the Career Launch AI Talent Network. Actual opportunities may vary by firm, scope of responsibility, partnership focus, or location.

This posting is intended for informational purposes only , helping candidates understand the typical responsibilities and qualifications associated with early-career venture capital partnership and platform-focused roles.

Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training. Participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.

Role Overview

Strategic Partnerships Analysts in venture capital support investment and platform teams by developing, evaluating, and managing relationships with external partners , including corporations, accelerators, ecosystem operators, service providers, and portfolio-support organizations.

The role sits at the intersection of venture investing, business development, and ecosystem strategy , working closely with partners, founders, and internal investment professionals to enhance deal flow, portfolio value creation, and firm visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and support strategic partnerships with accelerators, incubators, corporates, universities, and ecosystem organizations

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships that enhance deal sourcing and portfolio support initiatives

• Conduct market and ecosystem research to identify partnership opportunities aligned with the firm’s investment strategy

• Support due diligence on potential partners, including strategic fit, value creation potential, and long-term alignment

• Help design and execute partnership programs, pilot initiatives, and co-marketing efforts

• Track partnership performance metrics and prepare internal reporting and insights

• Coordinate with investment teams, platform leaders, and portfolio companies to align partnership activities

• Support preparation of materials for internal investment committees, LP updates, and external partner communications

• Attend industry events, demo days, and ecosystem gatherings to represent the firm and expand its network

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, strategy, marketing, or another relevant analytical discipline

• Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and ecosystem-building through strategic partnerships

• Exposure to venture capital, consulting, business development, partnerships, startup operations, or investment-related roles is a plus

• Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder coordination skills

• Strong analytical and research capabilities with the ability to assess strategic fit and value creation

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working across internal and external teams

• Curious, relationship-driven, and excited to engage with founders, operators, and partners

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources, including:

• Tools to support venture capital and partnerships-focused job searches

• Resume and profile guidance tailored to VC, platform, and strategy roles

• Practice materials for partnership strategy, ecosystem mapping, and investment-adjacent interviews

• General guidance throughout the early-career job-search process

These resources are provided for professional development only and do not guarantee job placement .

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