Partner

About the Role 

We are hiring a full-time Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments for our Harvard, Dartmouth, Women’s Fund, and U.S. Strategic Tech Funds, while collaborating broadly across the Alumni Ventures platform.

This is a T-shaped investing role: a generalist position spanning sectors and stages, with the opportunity and encouragement to develop your own thesis areas. Our investing focus centers on Seed to Series A, with selective participation in later-stage growth opportunities. As Partner, you will help shape an annual portfolio of 30–40 investments, drive top-tier fund performance, and expand our standing within the venture ecosystem.

You will work closely with the Managing Partner and the broader team to identify high-potential opportunities, lead diligence and negotiation processes, and build strong, enduring relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry partners. Success in this role relies heavily on your ability to cultivate and leverage relationships. Your network—colleagues, venture investors, founders, and operators—will be critical to accessing elite investment opportunities. Creativity, emotional intelligence, and sharp analytical instincts will be essential traits as you navigate and compete in a dynamic venture landscape.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of M/T/Th/F in the office. 

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

• Track market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging sectors to inform investment strategy.
• Build a track record of delivering strong returns, with focus on multiples, exit paths, and realized outcomes.
• Cultivate a domain specialty to deepen sourcing advantage and investment acumen.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach and mentor Principals and Senior Associates, supporting their growth and reinforcing a high-performance culture.
• Promote experimentation, critical thinking, and a disciplined approach to investing.
• Help develop the next generation of venture talent within AV.

Firm Strategy & Brand

• Align with and advance the firm’s investment thesis and strategic goals with a long-term, ownership mindset.
• Cultivate relationships with founders, co-investors, industry leaders, and the AV community to expand our network and brand.
• Represent AV externally, building your personal brand as an investor and thought leader.
• Support internal and external communications, including semi-annual portfolio updates and investor engagement.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner with the MP on fundraising activities: events, 1:1 meetings, webinars, and marketing efforts.
• Contribute to cross-firm initiatives (Tiger Teams) and HQ priorities as needed.
• Provide clear, steady leadership as the team navigates growth, complexity, and change.

Who You Are

• 10 to 12 + years of professional experience across venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Alumni of Harvard or Dartmouth preferred 
• Background or interest in female founders or US Strategic Technology is a plus.
• Alternatively, a depth of sector knowledge you can bring to the team is welcome.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Gemini) and ability to integrate them into team workflows.

Compensation includes a base salary of $220,000 plus equity, carry potential, and corporate bonus.