Join one of the nation's most established seed-stage firms, managing over $1.2B and boasting a portfolio with $59B+ in enterprise value. You will work directly with Partners to source, evaluate, and support the next generation of category-defining startups. This is a front-line role for an operator-minded investor to shape the future of AI-native companies.
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Investment Associate at Uncork Capital — Venture Capital Firm
Uncork Capital is looking for an Investment Associate to join their San Francisco team. As one of the most respected seed-stage firms with $1.2B under management and a track record that includes Fitbit and Postmates, this is a rare chance to work directly with Partners. If you have 2-4 years of experience building at an AI-native startup and want to transition into venture capital, you'll be at the center of deal flow, sourcing the next generation of category-defining companies and supporting founders through the trenches of early growth.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Source new investments by building authentic relationships with founders and representing Uncork at demo days and technical gatherings.
- Lead investment diligence by evaluating founding teams, conducting customer calls, and performing deep-dive market and product research.
- Support portfolio companies on critical early-stage challenges including go-to-market strategy, technical hiring, and subsequent fundraising preparation.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 2-4 years of experience in a product-facing or business-building role at a fast-growing, AI-native startup.
- Demonstrates strong technical context and founder empathy, potentially as a former YC founder or early employee at a breakout company.
- Possesses a high degree of self-direction and existing connectivity within the San Francisco startup and venture ecosystem.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct access to high-conviction Partners at a firm that has backed legends like Fitbit, Sendgrid, and Postmates.
- Rare opportunity to transition from a startup operator role into a high-impact investment position at a top-tier venture firm.
- Deep immersion into the San Francisco ecosystem with a front-row seat to the development of breakout AI and infrastructure startups.
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