Operating Principle (Remote)

Trolley • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Kinship Ventures is seeking an Operating Principal to spearhead and manage all activities related to investment opportunities from early-stage discovery through close and post-investment execution. This role is central to how Kinship evaluates deals, structures investments, supports portfolio companies, and communicates with founders, partners, and LPs. If you operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy, driving deal operations, diligence, financial modeling, and fund communications while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership, you are exactly what we are looking for.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience in project management, business operations, product operations, or a similar role
• Proven ability to run complex projects from start to successful completion
• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and drive outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

• Experience in VC, Corporate VC, or portfolio management
• Background in consulting, CPG, investing, investment banking, or entertainment
• Familiarity with managing LP relationships and fund-level communications

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Investment Operations
• Spearhead all activities around deal opportunities from early-stage discovery through close and beyond
• Determine which deals align strategically and financially with Kinship Ventures
• Own the implementation and execution of successfully sourced deals
• Manage the full investment lifecycle including sourcing, diligence, execution, and follow-through
• Diligence, Research & Market Analysis
• Conduct market research on trends, emerging categories, and industry momentum
• Source targets and prospects for potential investments and partnerships
• Develop investment theses around targeted industries and opportunities
• Sit in on interviews and conduct diligence from a cultural and values-based perspective
• Deal Documentation
• Draft term sheets, offer letters, and other deal operations materials
• Maintain clear documentation and tracking across active and closed deals
• Stakeholder Communication & Fund Reporting
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including founders, artists, venture partners, LPs, and C-level leadership
• Draft investment memos, partner memos, and ongoing deal status updates
• Write and distribute bi-weekly updates to keep all parties informed on projects and initiatives
• Produce quarterly LP updates and manage ongoing fund communications
• Portfolio & Partner Support
• Support portfolio companies with guidance and direction from the senior team
• Track PR and marketing efforts of partners and LPs
• Monitor founder and LP sentiment, news, and relevant updates on a weekly basis
• Operations, Vendors & Fund Infrastructure
• Manage external service providers, including corporate attorneys, investment advisor attorneys, audit and accounting partners, compliance, and insurance
• Own deal pipeline management, CRM tracking, and outreach related to LP research
• Manage GP events, LP gatherings, and founder forums
• Oversee founder and LP communications, including newsletters and Google Groups

Benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible schedule and time off — no micromanaging
• Direct collaboration with the Founder
• Access to top-tier AI tools (Perplexity, ChatGPT, ClickUp Brain and more)
• Clear path for long term career growth
• A supportive company culture grounded in ownership and prioritizing progress over perfection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed