Investment Associate – Early Stage

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ICONIQ Capital in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Associate for its early‑stage team, focusing on AI‑forward startups. You will analyze emerging research and technical developments, support founders with hiring and strategy, and help define the firm’s early‑stage investment approach.

Ideal candidates demonstrate deep curiosity about technology, possess broad networks among researchers, builders, and emerging founders, and are excited by frontier AI ventures.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating AI/ML startups and their business models.
• Strong interest in technology and frontier research.
• Ability to support portfolio founders with recruiting and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze emerging research and technical developments.
• Support founders with hiring, strategy, and operations.
• Contribute to defining early-stage investment strategy.

Skills

AI investment experience

Network among researchers and founders

Analytical mindset

Job description

LocationSan Francisco, United States## About This Role**ICONIQ Capital** seeks an Investment Associate for its early-stage team in San Francisco, with a portfolio including Anthropic, ElevenLabs, Datadog, and Figma.**Key Responsibilities:**- Analyze emerging research and technical developments- Support founders with operational challenges (hiring, strategy)- Contribute to defining early-stage investment strategy- Work within a small, high-caliber team**Ideal Candidate:**- Strong intellectual curiosity about technology- Networks among researchers, builders, and emerging founders- Currently works at an AI company near technological frontiers