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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
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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
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Investment Evaluation
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- Conduct diligence (market, product, tech, founder-market fit)
- Prepare investment memos for IC review
- Participate in investment committee discussions
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Portfolio Support
- Provide strategic guidance to portfolio founders
- Help with hiring, GTM strategy, partnerships, and fundraising
- Make customer, talent, and investor introductions
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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
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- 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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