Partner

Partner

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 dealstypically reserved for institutionsthrough 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.

About the Role

We're hiring a full-time Partner to join our team. As Partner, you'll be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals for our Harvard, Dartmouth, Women's Fund and US Strategic Tech Fund, 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 Seed to Series A and select Growth opportunities. You'll help shape a portfolio of 30-40 investments annually, deliver top-tier fund performance, and strengthen our position in the venture ecosystem.

You'll work closely with the Managing Partner 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 colleagues, VCs, founders to navigate your way into the most elite deals is essential. Your success will come from creativity, warmth, and smarts. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of at least four days in the office each week.

What You'll Do

Deal Sourcing & Execution

• Proactively source and evaluate high-quality deals aligned with AV's investment thesis, maintaining a strong conversion rate from lead to close.
• Independently generate pipeline opportunities while mentoring the team on sourcing strategies.
• Lead structuring and negotiation efforts in partnership with the Managing Partner, bringing strategic judgment and collaborative dealmaking.
• Oversee and ensure rigor in diligence processes, supporting delegation and review of work by junior team members.
• Contribute to Portfolio management, cultivation, and exits

Market Insight & Portfolio Strategy

Leadership & Team Development

Firm Strategy & Brand

Operational & Strategic Support

Who You Are

Compensation includes a starting base salary of $220,000 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. All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Please review our Privacy Policy.