General Partner/Co-Founder

PeopleConnect Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleConnect Staffing represents a client seeking a General Partner/Co-Founder to steer the fund's investment strategy and build lasting relationships with high-net-worth investors. The role blends deep financial acumen with fundraising leadership and credible representation of the fund.

The candidate will source and evaluate venture opportunities, oversee underwriting, and guide portfolio companies on growth and governance, while ensuring compliant fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in venture capital, private equity, or related investing.
• Proven success raising capital from high-net-worth and institutional investors.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence capabilities.
• Established investor network and ability to cultivate long-term relationships.
• Track record of sound investment judgment and post-close management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• High standards of integrity and discretion.
• Ability to lead fundraising, reporting, and compliance activities with counsel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential limited partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including investor outreach and due diligence.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee venture investments.
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, and investment underwriting.
• Present investment recommendations to the investment committee.
• Support portfolio companies on financing strategy and growth.
• Monitor portfolio performance and report to investors.
• Collaborate with fund leadership and counsel on compliance practices.

Skills

Fundraising

Investor relations

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Venture investments

Portfolio construction

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Our client is seeking a General Partner/Co-Founder to help lead the fund's investment strategy and build lasting relationships with high-net-worth investors. The ideal candidate combines a strong financial and investment background with a demonstrated ability to raise capital, evaluate venture opportunities, and represent the fund with credibility and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other prospective limited partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including investor outreach, presentations, due diligence, and ongoing communications.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee venture investments aligned with the fund's strategy.
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, investment underwriting, and portfolio construction.
• Present investment recommendations to the investment committee and participate in investment decisions.
• Support portfolio companies on financing strategy, governance, and growth.
• Monitor portfolio performance and communicate results, risks, and developments to investors.
• Work with fund leadership and counsel to support appropriate fundraising, reporting, and compliance practices.

Our client is seeking a General Partner/Co-Founder to help lead the fund's investment strategy and build lasting relationships with high-net-worth investors. The ideal candidate combines a strong financial and investment background with a demonstrated ability to raise capital, evaluate venture opportunities, and represent the fund with credibility and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other prospective limited partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including investor outreach, presentations, due diligence, and ongoing communications.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee venture investments aligned with the fund's strategy.
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, investment underwriting, and portfolio construction.
• Present investment recommendations to the investment committee and participate in investment decisions.
• Support portfolio companies on financing strategy, governance, and growth.
• Monitor portfolio performance and communicate results, risks, and developments to investors.
• Work with fund leadership and counsel to support appropriate fundraising, reporting, and compliance practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, asset management, family office investing, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success raising capital from high-net-worth investors, family offices, or institutional investors ($1M+ checks, etc.).
• Strong command of financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and investment risk.
• An established investor network and the ability to cultivate long-term relationships built on trust.
• A track record of sound investment judgment and experience managing investments after closing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• High standards of integrity and discretion.

What success looks like

The General Partner builds a durable investor pipeline, helps secure capital commitments, makes disciplined investment decisions, and strengthens the fund's reputation with both investors and founders.