About 16VC
16VC backs bold founders building category-defining companies across:
AI & Machine Learning
Web3 & Decentralization
Deep Tech
FinTech
Creator Economy
Consumer Tech
We invest $250K–$2M per check via rolling SPVs and support founders through Capital, Studio, and Fellowship offerings.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Venture Partner to help source, evaluate, and support high-potential startups aligned with our thesis. This is a senior, high-impact role suited for operators, founders, angels, or ecosystem leaders deeply embedded in AI & frontier tech.
This role is flexible and performance-driven, with upside participation in deals you originate and support.
Key Responsibilities
1️⃣ Deal Sourcing & Origination
Source high-quality startups across 16VC’s focus sectors
Leverage your network to generate proprietary deal flow
Represent 16VC within founder and investor ecosystems
2️⃣ Investment Evaluation
Conduct diligence (market, product, tech, founder-market fit)
Prepare investment memos for IC review
Participate in investment committee discussions
3️⃣ Portfolio Support
Provide strategic guidance to portfolio founders
Help with hiring, GTM strategy, partnerships, and fundraising
Make customer, talent, and investor introductions
4️⃣ Brand & Ecosystem Building
Strengthen 16VC’s presence in AI & emerging tech communities
Host roundtables, demo sessions, or founder events
Contribute thought leadership where relevant
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who:
Has founded, scaled, or held senior roles in venture-backed startups
Has deep exposure to AI, SaaS, Web3, FinTech, or Deep Tech
Has invested as an angel or worked within a VC fund
Possesses a strong founder and investor network
Thinks long-term and aligns with 16VC’s thesis
Bonus if you:
Have exited a startup
Have technical depth (engineering, AI, infra, etc.)
Are active in early-stage communities
Time Commitment
Flexible, typically:
5–15 hours per week
Deal-by-deal involvement
IC participation as needed
Compensation
Performance-based, including:
Carry participation in deals you originate
Deal-by-deal economics via SPVs
Potential co-investment access
Reputation and platform leverage
(No fixed salary; structured as a partnership engagement.)
Why Join 16VC?
Access to curated early-stage AI & tech deal flow
Flexible structure via rolling SPVs
Opportunity to shape the next generation of enterprise software
Build a strong VC track record
Work closely with Founder & GP Sridhar A
Who This Is Perfect For
Former founders transitioning into investing
Senior operators wanting portfolio exposure
Angels looking to institutionalize their investing
AI-native builders expanding into venture
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