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New York, USAfull_timePosted 30 Jul 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Alumni Ventures</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.</span></p></div><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong><em>&nbsp;</em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As Principal, you'll be based in our New York City office, sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in promising startups alongside one of our investment teams while contributing across the broader Alumni Ventures platform. You'll join a close-knit, four-person investment team working directly with the Managing Partner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is a broad, generalist investing role that spans sectors and stages, with room to build deep expertise in one or two areas over time. Our main focus is Seed and Series A, with some Pre-Seed and Growth-stage investing as well. You'll help build a portfolio of approximately 25 new investments annually, plus 25+ follow-on investments in existing companies, and play a direct role in the fund's performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We invest as a co-investor, typically alongside a lead firm rather than leading rounds ourselves. In practice, that means you'll build deep relationships with lead investors and founders and play an active role in supporting portfolio companies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You'll work closely with the Managing Partner, Senior Principal, and Senior Associates, as

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