Investment Associate

About the Role This is an Investment Associate role at a well-established seed-stage venture capital firm, sitting at the heart of the investment team and working directly with partners across all stages of the investment lifecycle. The role is a rare opportunity to work closely with exceptional founders and help identify and support the next wave of high-impact technology companies. What You'll Do Partner closely with the founding team and investment staff across deal stages, from seed through growth and later-stage co-investments. Lead enterprise customer calls on behalf of portfolio companies, helping close major deals with large organizations. Support large-scale co-investments alongside top institutional limited partners. Develop and refine sourcing strategies to identify promising founders and investment opportunities. Provide high-touch, concierge-level support to a select group of portfolio founders, handling requests of any size. Keep the investment team organized and serve as a reliable, responsive resource for founders. What We're Looking For 3 or more years of experience at a top-tier venture capital firm, high-growth startup, bulge bracket or elite boutique investment bank, or a leading management consulting firm. Strong proficiency in financial modeling and investment analysis. Demonstrated ability to perform deep technical and market due diligence. Degree from a highly ranked university. Proven world-class achievement in at least one domain, such as competitive programming, entrepreneurship, music, gaming, or writing. Direct experience working with or supporting company founders. A strong personal network of founders or technical talent. Humble, hungry, and fiercely competitive mindset, with genuine enthusiasm for supporting founders at every level. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Location This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco, California, USA. #J-18808-Ljbffr