Alumni Ventures · 1 week ago
Principal
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expAlumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, and they are seeking a Principal to lead sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals across various funds. The role involves building a portfolio of investments while collaborating with the broader team and nurturing relationships within the venture ecosystem.
Angel InvestmentBusiness DevelopmentVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Proactively source and contribute high-quality leads that align with the team’s investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives
Drive a strong conversion rate from sourced deals to qualified investment opportunities
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 to close
Maintain tight alignment with the firm’s investment strategy to build a high-performing, well-balanced portfolio
Grow and leverage a robust network of founders, VCs, and industry experts to gain access to top-tier deal flow
Build relationships that expand the firm’s visibility and influence in the venture ecosystem
Partner with the team to support fundraising activities, investor relations, and community engagement through events, webinars, and thought leadership
Actively manage and support portfolio companies, fostering growth and long-term value creation
Monitor portfolio performance through regular CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Gemini) and ability to integrate them into team workflows
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k match
HSA
FSA
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO
Parental Leave
Career development
Company
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures Group is an venture capital investment firm that manages fund families that invest in a portfolio of companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.5M2020-11-01Private Equity
2015-02-01Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Michael Collins
CEO
Luke Antal
Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-24
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