Investment Associate

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncork Capital in San Francisco seeks an Investment Associate to work directly with Partners on early-stage AI and infrastructure investments. You will source new deals, lead due diligence, and help portfolio companies with GTM, hiring, and fundraising prep.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in product-facing or business roles at AI startups, with strong technical understanding and founder empathy; YC or early-stage startup exposure and SF connections are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in product-facing or business roles at AI startups.
• Strong technical understanding and founder empathy.
• YC founding or early-stage company experience preferred.
• Existing SF startup ecosystem connections.

Responsibilities

• Source new investments by building authentic relationships with founders at demo days and technical events.
• Lead due diligence: evaluate founding teams, conduct market research.
• Support portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy, hiring, and fundraising preparation.

Skills

Founder empathy

Technical understanding

Relationship building

Self-direction

Job description

LocationSan Francisco, United States## About This Role**Uncork Capital** manages over $1.2 billion with a portfolio valued at $59B+. The firm seeks an operator-minded Investment Associate to work directly with Partners on early-stage AI and infrastructure investments.**Key Responsibilities:**- Source new investments by building authentic relationships with founders at demo days and technical events- Lead due diligence: evaluate founding teams, conduct market research- Support portfolio companies on go-to-market strategy, hiring, and fundraising preparation**Requirements:**- 2-4 years experience in product-facing or business roles at fast-growing AI startups- Strong technical understanding and founder empathy- YC founding or early-stage company experience preferred- Self-directed with existing SF startup ecosystem connections