Using our innovative business model, our venture capital firm has successfully launched 13 alumni venture funds over the past 4 years and is looking to launch another dozen or so funds over the next few years. To help in this process, we are searching for an experienced venture capitalist looking to transition into a “manage and mentor” role, helping our growing number of venture professions meet their goals. Although you will be more of a manager than an investor, you will still be very close to, and active with, the most exciting ventures in the economy.
This is a full-time position located in our Manchester, NH or Boston, MA office. You will report directly to our CEO and will be joined by a full-time salaried Vice President. You will also work closely with our other senior executives, including our CIO, as we continue to develop and grow. You will get to travel approximately 15-20% of your time between our hub-based offices in SF, Chicago, Boston, and New York. Additionally, you will be leveraging the support of a well-developed back office team and systems created by AVG. (Linkedin, Crunchbase)
If you are an entrepreneurial venture investor and excellent manager, and intrigued by this opportunity, we’d like to talk to you.
Profile
We are searching for an experienced venture capitalist/manager/entrepreneur looking to take the next step and help grow the next generation of world-class venture investors.
Basic Qualifications
- Must have 10+ years of venture investing and/or entrepreneurial experience
- A passion for coaching, supporting, and growing other venture capitalists
- Committed to operating this as a full-time venture
- Located near, or willing to relocate near, our Manchester, NH or Boston, MA headquarters
- Entrepreneurial DNA
- Strong manager and mentor
Requirements for an ideal candidate
- Strong influence and connections within the venture community
- Experience in a start-up environment
- High-energy, engaging personality with a passion for growing and maintaining relationships
- Data-driven professional with an interest in analyzing beyond the surface of information
- Excellent communicator in person, on phone, and in writing
- Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship
- Interest in helping grow Alumni Ventures
- Outstanding analytical skills, detail oriented, proactive, and self-motivated
- Natural manager who is both engaging and confident
- Strong financial acumen
- Credible, trustworthy, with a high-level of gravitas
- Organized, with a natural desire to analyze complex opportunities, prioritize, and deliver results
Role/Responsibilities
- Report directly to the CEO
- Work closely with the rest of the AVG Investments team to propose new rules and best practices for investments
- Mentor our investment teams in their investments, careers, and overall development
- Help source and present opportunities for your teams
- Facilitate a strong line of communication between the deal teams and corporate
- Oversee investment team war rooms across the organization
- Observe and report on the needs of the investment teams that can be addressed by technology or corporate
- Provide progress reports and grades for your teams
- Recruit and manage Investment Committee members and other team members, where needed
- Initiate and build long-term relationships with lead investors (VC and PE groups) that span stage, geography, and industry focus
If interested, please apply here.
