General Partner

16VC

General Partner at 16VC leading investments in AI and technology startups. Shape investment strategy and collaborate with founders in building companies.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, with a strong focus on sourcing and executing investments in AI, SaaS, and fintech. Proven ability to build relationships within the startup ecosystem and mentor founders on strategic growth and fundraising.

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Venture Capital ExperienceInvestment Thesis DevelopmentDue Diligence LeadershipNetwork Across Startup EcosystemMentorship in Fundraising and Strategy

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Hard Skills

Investment SourcingValuation DiscussionsPortfolio ManagementMarket AnalysisTechnology Trend Identification

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic AdvisingMentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AISaaSFintechEmerging TechnologiesStartup EcosystemLimited PartnersInstitutional InvestorsHigh-Growth Technology CompaniesVenture StudioGlobal Startup Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing and execution of early-stage investments across AI, SaaS, fintech, and emerging technologies.
Develop investment theses around high-conviction markets and technology trends.
Build long-term relationships with founders, operators, investors, universities, and startup ecosystems.
Lead due diligence, valuation discussions, and investment recommendations.
Serve on portfolio company boards or as a strategic advisor where appropriate.
Mentor founders on fundraising, hiring, product strategy, go-to-market, and company building.
Partner closely with the Venture Studio to identify and launch new companies.
Represent 16VC at industry events, conferences, demo days, and global startup communities.
Help shape the firm's investment strategy, brand, and long-term vision.
Support fundraising efforts and relationships with Limited Partners (LPs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, startup leadership, or entrepreneurship.
Proven experience leading venture investments from sourcing through exit or significant follow-on funding.
Strong network across founders, investors, operators, and the global startup ecosystem.
Demonstrated track record of identifying and backing high-potential technology companies.
Previous experience as a General Partner, Partner, Principal, or senior investment professional at a venture capital firm (Preferred).
Founder or executive leadership experience at a high-growth technology company (Preferred).
Deep expertise in AI, enterprise software, fintech, developer tools, infrastructure, or frontier technologies (Preferred).
Experience working with institutional investors or Limited Partners (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with meaningful long-term upside and carry participation, where applicable.