Equity-Based Operating Partner — Capital Formation

C10 Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Part time

Job summary

C10 Labs is seeking an equity-based Operating Partner to lead capital formation and strategic partnerships in New York City and beyond. This role demands deep LP relationships across venture capital, family offices, and institutional investors, with the ability to open doors to corporates and strategic buyers.

The candidate should bring a track record of fundraising, strong negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial, self-directed work style.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital, fundraising, investor relations, business development, private markets, or strategic partnerships.
• A track record of closing corporate or strategic partnerships.
• A strong network across investors, corporates, founders, and operators.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed work style.
• Prior experience as a founder, venture partner, or corporate development leader (preferred).
• Experience supporting venture fundraising or capital formation (preferred).
• Existing relationships with LPs, family offices, corporate venture arms, or strategic partners (preferred).
• Interest in AI, deep technology, and venture creation (preferred).
• Natural connector who builds relationships that last (required).
• Credible inside investor and startup communities (required).
• Enjoys opening doors and creating opportunities for others (required).
• Long-term thinker, ownership over transactions (required).
• Autonomy with little structure (required).
• Comfortable with investors and corporate counterparties (required).

Responsibilities

• Source and cultivate prospective Limited Partner relationships.
• Generate qualified introductions to family offices, institutional investors, fund-of-funds, corporate venture investors, and strategic capital partners.
• Support fundraising through investor engagement, relationship development, and meeting facilitation.
• Participate in LP meetings, diligence conversations, and fundraising activities.
• Expand and strengthen the C10 investor base in New York City and nationally.
• Build relationships with angels, venture firms, family offices, emerging managers, and industry leaders.
• Make strategic introductions between investors, corporates, founders, and portfolio companies.
• Represent C10 Labs at venture, startup, and technology events, and create durable engagement over time.
• Identify partnerships that expand the firm’s reach, capital base, and visibility.
• Introduce relationships that support portfolio company growth and commercialization.
• Contribute to broader platform and ecosystem-development efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.
• Qualified LPs introduced and closed.
• Strategic and corporate partnerships closed.
• Corporate venture and commercial relationships activated.
• Capital commitments sourced or influenced.
• Partnerships that drove portfolio company revenue, pilots, or distribution.
• Investor meetings facilitated.
• Growth of the C10 investor and partner network.

Skills

Venture capital

Fundraising

Investor relations

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Networking

Negotiation

Job description

C10 Labs is seeking an equity-based Operating Partner to lead capital formation and strategic partnerships in New York City and beyond. This role demands deep LP relationships across venture capital, family offices, and institutional investors, with the ability to open doors to corporates and strategic buyers.

The candidate should bring a track record of fundraising, strong negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial, self-directed work style.