Operating Partner: Capital Formation

C10 Labs•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

C10 Labs is an AI fund and venture studio seeking an Operating Partner for Capital Formation. This role is equity-based and focuses on growing the LP investor base, building corporate and strategic partnerships, and driving capital formation. The ideal candidate will have deep limited-partner relationships and the standing to open doors with corporates and strategic partners. This is a partner-level seat for someone motivated by long-term ownership and building a durable platform alongside the C10 leadership team.

Requirements

Experience in venture capital, fundraising, investor relations, business development, private markets, or strategic partnerships.
A track record of building and closing corporate or strategic partnerships.
A strong network across investors, corporates, founders, and operators.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
An entrepreneurial, self-directed work style.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a founder, venture partner, or corporate development leader.
Experience supporting venture fundraising or capital formation.
Existing relationships with LPs, family offices, corporate venture arms, or strategic partners.
A real interest in AI, deep technology, and venture creation.

Responsibilities

Source and cultivate prospective Limited Partner relationships.
Generate qualified introductions to family offices, institutional investors, fund-of-funds, corporate venture investors, and strategic capital partners.
Support fundraising through investor engagement, relationship development, and meeting facilitation.
Participate in LP meetings, diligence conversations, and fundraising activities.
Expand and strengthen the C10 investor base in New York City and nationally.
Build relationships with angels, venture firms, family offices, emerging managers, and industry leaders.
Make strategic introductions between investors, corporates, founders, and portfolio companies.
Represent C10 Labs at venture, startup, and technology events, and create durable engagement over time.
Identify partnerships that expand the firm’s reach, capital base, and visibility.
Introduce relationships that support portfolio company growth and commercialization.
Contribute to broader platform and ecosystem-development efforts.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.

Benefits

Equity-Based Partner Role
Real ownership and long-term upside.
Direct access to leading founders, investors, operators, and corporate partners.
A hand in shaping Fund II and future investment vehicles.
The chance to build one of the most connected AI venture platforms in New York City.
Work alongside experienced founders, investors, and company builders.
A direct role in backing the next generation of AI companies.
Compensation is built around carried interest and management-company participation.
Partner economics that reward the long-term success of the fund and the platform.
Stake is sized to reflect contribution, network, and involvement, and vests over time.