AI Fund Lead

Mintlayer; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation support to Abu Dhabi

Flexible working across on-site,Hybrid

Job summary

Mintlayer is seeking an AI Fund Lead to source and evaluate investments at the intersection of AI infrastructure and digital assets. You will conduct technical due diligence, prepare committee materials, and manage post-investment relationships within a global AI and deep tech portfolio.

The role requires a strong network in AI startups, experience in VC or corporate venture, and the ability to shape investment theses across on-chain and AI-aligned ventures.

Qualifications

• 5 years VC growth equity or corporate venture in AI or deep tech (experience is required).
• Technical background preferred evaluates AI architecture and data moats directly.
• Deal sourcing network in the AI startup ecosystem.
• Understanding of how digital assets and AI infrastructure intersect strategically.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment sourcing and evaluation for the AI and Deep Tech Fund.
• Conduct technical due diligence on AI infrastructure and AI agent platform investment targets.
• Produce investment committee materials memos financial models and risk assessments.
• Manage portfolio company relationships post-investment.
• Build and maintain deal flow relationships with AI infrastructure founders and research labs.
• Contribute to AI Fund investment thesis development with the Head of AI Support LP reporting for the AI and Deep Tech Fund.

Skills

Investment sourcing

Due diligence

Financial modeling

AI infrastructure knowledge

Deal sourcing network

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

the intersection of AI infrastructure and digital assets is one of the most genuinely interesting investment theses in the market today. Interest One is investing in both and the AI Fund Lead executes that mandate sourcing deals in AI infrastructure AI agent platforms and deep tech ventures that have on-chain alignment or strategic fit with the Mintlayer ecosystem.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Lead investment sourcing and evaluation for the AI and Deep Tech Fund
• Conduct technical due diligence on AI infrastructure and AI agent platform investment targets
• Produce investment committee materials memos financial models and risk assessments
• Manage portfolio company relationships post-investment
• Build and maintain deal flow relationships with AI infrastructure founders and research labs
• Contribute to AI Fund investment thesis development with the Head of AI Support LP reporting for the AI and Deep Tech Fund

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5 years VC growth equity or corporate venture in AI or deep tech
• Technical background preferred evaluates AI architecture and data moats directly
• Deal sourcing network in the AI startup ecosystem
• Understanding of how digital assets and AI infrastructure intersect strategically

BENEFITS

• Health amp Prevention: Comprehensive high-tier medical insurance with a focus on preventative medicine annual executive health screenings and diagnostic check-ups
• Fitness amp Wellness Programs: Monthly fitness allowances for premier gyms and studios plus internal wellness initiatives including yoga ergonomics workshops and stress management
• Competitive Compensation: Salary paid in your choice of fiat Bitcoin or stablecoins ML token allocation and vesting for senior roles
• Relocation Support: Full assistance with UAE residency visas and relocation to Abu Dhabi for on-site roles We handle the paperwork
• Flexible Working: Structured flexibility across on-site hybrid and fully remote roles Core overlap hours respected across time zones
• Global Team Meetups: Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world The remote team is never remote from the culture