Principal - Expression of Interest

About the role

At Alumni Ventures, we're always looking to connect with exceptional venture professionals who are passionate about discovering transformative companies and partnering with founders. As Principal, you'll be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments for one of our investment teams, while also contributing across the broader Alumni Ventures platform.

This is an expression-of-interest opportunity designed to help us connect with exceptional venture professionals for future Principal-level opportunities across Alumni Ventures. While we may not be actively hiring for a specific opening at the time of application, we regularly review candidates for opportunities across our offices in New York City, Boston, Manchester (NH), Chicago, and Menlo Park. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and considered as relevant opportunities arise.

The role is fundamentally T-shaped. It is a generalist investing role spanning sectors and stages, with the opportunity to develop your own investment theses and areas of expertise. Our primary focus is Seed and Series A investing, while also participating in select Pre-Seed and Growth-stage opportunities. You'll help shape a portfolio of approximately 25 investments annually, identify follow-on opportunities, contribute to strong fund performance, and strengthen our position within the venture ecosystem.

You'll work closely with the Managing Partner, Senior Associates, and broader team to identify high-potential companies, lead diligence and negotiations, and cultivate relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry partners. Your network will be one of your greatest assets. Building trusted relationships with colleagues, venture investors, and founders to gain access to exceptional investment opportunities is essential. Success in this role comes from combining strong investment judgment, intellectual curiosity, creativity, warmth, and sound decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Proactively source and contribute high-quality investment opportunities that align with the team's investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives.
• Drive a strong conversion rate from sourced opportunities to qualified investments.
• Lead initial due diligence on potential investments, engaging directly with founders, customers, and market data.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to strengthen investment decisions.
• Contribute to the successful execution of approved investments, from term sheet through close.
• Maintain close alignment with the firm's investment strategy to help build a high-performing, well-balanced portfolio.
• Grow and leverage a robust network of founders, venture investors, and industry experts to gain access to top-tier deal flow.
• Build relationships that expand the firm's visibility and influence within the venture ecosystem.
• Partner with the team to support fundraising activities, investor relations, and community engagement through events, webinars, and thought leadership.
• Actively support portfolio companies, fostering growth and long-term value creation.
• Monitor portfolio performance through regular CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth startups.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Comfortable using modern AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies) to enhance research, analysis, communication, and day-to-day productivity.

Skills

• Strong investment judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Creativity.
• Warmth.
• Sound decision-making.

Benefits

We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
• Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
• Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
• 11 company holidays

Pay

Compensation includes a starting base salary of $175,000 plus equity, carry potential, and corporate bonus.

Schedule

Employment is full-time.

Job function

The job function is Education and Training.

Industries

The industries are Spectator Sports, Software Development, and Information Services.