Principal - Expression of Interest

Alumni Ventures • Manchester, NH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Alumni Ventures is seeking exceptional venture professionals passionate about discovering transformative companies and partnering with founders. As a Principal, you will be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments for one of our investment teams, while also contributing across the broader Alumni Ventures platform. This is an expression-of-interest opportunity for future Principal-level roles across our offices in New York City, Boston, Manchester (NH), Chicago, and Menlo Park. The role is a generalist investing role spanning sectors and stages, with the opportunity to develop your own investment theses and areas of expertise, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A investing, while also participating in select Pre-Seed and Growth-stage opportunities. You will help shape a portfolio of approximately 25 investments annually, identify follow-on opportunities, contribute to strong fund performance, and strengthen our position within the venture ecosystem. You will work closely with the Managing Partner, Senior Associates, and broader team to identify high-potential companies, lead diligence and negotiations, and cultivate relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry partners. Success in this role requires strong investment judgment, intellectual curiosity, creativity, warmth, and sound decision-making.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth startups.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Comfortable using modern AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies) to enhance research, analysis, communication, and day-to-day productivity.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and contribute high-quality investment opportunities that align with the team's investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives.
• 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 through close.
• Maintain close alignment with the firm's investment strategy to help build a high-performing, well-balanced portfolio.
• Grow and leverage a robust network of founders, venture investors, and industry experts to gain access to top-tier deal flow.
• Build relationships that expand the firm's visibility and influence within the venture ecosystem.
• Partner with the team to support fundraising activities, investor relations, and community engagement through events, webinars, and thought leadership.
• Actively support portfolio companies, fostering growth and long-term value creation.
• Monitor portfolio performance through regular CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
• Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
• Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
• Flexible, unlimited PTO
• Generous paid parental leave
• 11 company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal