AI & Enterprise Ventures Associate — Early-Stage

InforCapital; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug and Play, West Windsor on-site, is expanding its Enterprise & AI Ventures team and seeking a technical Associate to evaluate AI/enterprise software products and translate diligence into clear investment decisions.

The role focuses on building investment theses, sourcing early-stage companies, and conducting technical due diligence across data infrastructure, security, and scalability, with engagement to corporate partners and ongoing market mapping.

Qualifications

• Engineering mindset capable of evaluating AI/enterprise software within venture context.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine investment theses across Enterprise AI and related infrastructure.
• Source and evaluate early-stage companies via inbound, outbound, and ecosystem channels.
• Conduct technical diligence: architecture reviews, data infrastructure evaluation, scalability analysis.
• Track emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and venture activity.
• Engage corporate partners to understand technology gaps and facilitate startup introductions.
• Maintain market maps, startup databases, and competitive intelligence; produce research reports and memos.

Skills

Engineering mindset

AI systems

Venture investing

Job description

Plug and Play, West Windsor on-site, is expanding its Enterprise & AI Ventures team and seeking a technical Associate to evaluate AI/enterprise software products and translate diligence into clear investment decisions.

The role focuses on building investment theses, sourcing early-stage companies, and conducting technical due diligence across data infrastructure, security, and scalability, with engagement to corporate partners and ongoing market mapping.