Principal

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Alumni Ventures</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.</span></p></div><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong><em> </em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As Principal, you'll be based in our New York City office, sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in promising startups alongside one of our investment teams while contributing across the broader Alumni Ventures platform. You'll join a close-knit, four-person investment team working directly with the Managing Partner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is a broad, generalist investing role that spans sectors and stages, with room to build deep expertise in one or two areas over time. Our main focus is Seed and Series A, with some Pre-Seed and Growth-stage investing as well. You'll help build a portfolio of approximately 25 new investments annually, plus 25+ follow-on investments in existing companies, and play a direct role in the fund's performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We invest as a co-investor, typically alongside a lead firm rather than leading rounds ourselves. In practice, that means you'll build deep relationships with lead investors and founders and play an active role in supporting portfolio companies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You'll work closely with the Managing Partner, Senior Principal, and Senior Associates, as well as the broader team, to identify promising companies, help lead due diligence, and build relationships with founders, co-investors, and other industry partners. Your ability to develop a network will be critical here. The relationships you build with other investors and founders will often determine whether we get into the most promising deals. Your success will come from intellectual curiosity, creativity, hustle, warmth, and smarts.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong> </span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Deal Sourcing</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop investment theses and proactively source high-quality leads that align with those beliefs and firm-wide initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive a strong conversion rate from sourced deals to qualified investment opportunities.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Due Diligence</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead initial due diligence on potential investments, engaging directly with founders, customers, and market data.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to strengthen investment decisions.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Investment Success</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive the successful execution of approved investments, from term sheet to close.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain tight alignment with the firm’s investment strategy to build a high-performing,…