About 16VC
16VC is a venture capital firm focused on backing bold founders building the infrastructure of tomorrow. We invest in early-stage startups across AI, enterprise software, deep tech, fintech, and decentralized technologies.
Our mission is to partner with visionary founders and help them build transformative technology companies that redefine industries.
Role Overview
We are seeking a General Partner to join 16VC as a core member of the investment team. This individual will play a key role in fundraising, investment strategy, deal sourcing, and portfolio support while helping scale the firm into a leading early-stage venture platform.
This is a foundational leadership role with significant ownership in shaping the firm’s strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & LP Relations
Lead fundraising efforts with family offices, HNWIs, and institutional LPs
Build and maintain strong relationships with limited partners
Represent the firm in investor meetings and venture ecosystem events
Deal Sourcing & Investment
Source high-quality startup opportunities globally
Lead due diligence and investment decision processes
Structure deals and manage investment execution
Portfolio Support
Work closely with founders to support product, hiring, GTM, and fundraising
Provide strategic guidance and introductions
Help companies scale from pre-seed to growth stages
Firm Building
Help shape 16VC’s investment thesis and strategy
Build the firm's brand and presence in the startup ecosystem
Contribute to recruiting investment team members and advisors
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
4+ years in venture capital, startups, private equity, or tech leadership
Track record of investing in or building successful startups
Strong understanding of early-stage venture investing
Network
Strong relationships with founders, investors, and operators
Access to LP networks including family offices and high-net-worth individuals
Expertise
Experience in one or more areas: AI, deep tech, enterprise SaaS, fintech, Web3
Strong ability to evaluate technology-driven businesses
Attributes
Founder-first mindset
Strong judgment and analytical thinking
High integrity and long-term orientation
Entrepreneurial and comfortable building from zero
Compensation
Equity / Carry Participation: Meaningful carry in fund investments
Management Fee Participation
Long-term partnership opportunity
Why Join 16VC
Opportunity to build a venture firm from the ground up
Partner with ambitious founders building the future
Meaningful ownership in investment decisions and firm growth
Access to global startup ecosystems