Investor

We're an early stage venture firm that writes the first check to help technical founders build enduring companies.

Early investors in Webflow, Deel, Hex, Hightouch, and high growth startups based in San Francisco.

Learn more: www.worklife.vc

About the role

As a member of the investment team, you will support the entire investment process and serve as the first point-of-contact for any potential investment we make.

You will be thought of as having a “clear pulse on the tech ecosystem” at all times. You will conduct all diligence and investment decisions across our funds. You will assist in the execution of key priorities for the firm including:

• Build direct relationships with founders and operators of high-growth startups. You should be known as a connector, ideally with startup operating experience to tangibly help founders.
• Conduct due diligence for investment opportunities.
• Create thoughtful investment memos in a timely manner. We often make investment decisions within days, so there’s often quick turnaround times needed.
• Work with our GP to finalize all investment decisions.
• Support any miscellaneous operational needs that arise from the investment side like adjusting our deal flow evaluation process, internal documentation to keep track of investment opportunities, etc.

You may be a good fit if you're

• Obsessed with startups and venture capital. You spend all your time learning about innovative founders and new industries.

As a member of the investment team, you will need to be very integrated in the startup scene and eager to contribute to the larger tech ecosystem. They should have a great “pulse” of what’s going on at all times. They will know a lot about the various venture funds in our sector and stage. They will be familiar with many of the startups we’ve invested in.

• Organized, accountable, and operate with intensity.

While we are friendly, respectful, and encourage a healthy amount of vacation, we work long hours and frequently take calls on evenings and weekends to help the companies that we've backed.

• Knowledgeable about key functions of a startup: Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success.

This role will be founder-facing and responsible for being the first point of contact for anyone interested in receiving an investment from us. They need to understand organizational structure and the various key functions of a startup. We're looking for someone that's a natural super-connector and can hit the ground running on expanding our investing efforts.

FAQs:

• Location: This role will be based in San Francisco and will prioritize someone who has strong 5-10 year relationships in Silicon Valley.
• Experience & Leveling: This role will report to the Managing Director of the firm. Ideally this hire has investing experience across workplace productivity, developer tools, social networks, and/or software for creators & small businesses.
• Start date: January 2025, however open to sooner for the right candidate.

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