Investment Sourcing Analyst – Venture Capital

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development resources

Resume and interview guidance

Practice materials for deal screening

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in New York is seeking an Investment Sourcing Analyst to identify and qualify early-stage investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong interest in venture capital and startups. Responsibilities include sourcing opportunities, engaging founders, and maintaining a structured pipeline. This role emphasizes relationship-building and proactive outreach, offering a dynamic entry point into the venture investing landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related analytical discipline.
• Strong interest in venture capital and startups.
• Experience in venture internships or startup roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source early-stage investment opportunities through outreach.
• Conduct initial founder calls to assess opportunities.
• Build and maintain a structured sourcing pipeline.

Skills

Strong interest in venture capital

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related

Job description

Investment Sourcing Analyst – Venture Capital

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Locations: San Francisco | Las Vegas | Chicago | New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

About This Posting

This listing represents a sample Investment Sourcing Analyst role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network.
It is intended to help candidates understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with venture capital roles focused on sourcing and origination.

This posting is for informational purposes only and does not represent a direct job opening. Actual opportunities may differ by firm, investment strategy, or location. Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training; participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.

Role Overview

The Investment Sourcing Analyst – Venture Capital is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and advancing early-stage investment opportunities into the firm’s pipeline. This role sits at the front end of the investment process and works closely with partners, principals, and associates to ensure a steady flow of high-quality startup opportunities aligned with the firm’s investment theses.

The position emphasizes proactive outreach, ecosystem engagement, and early-stage screening rather than full execution or portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

Source early-stage investment opportunities through outbound outreach, ecosystem research, and inbound screening

Identify and engage founders at the pre-seed and seed stages through email, events, referrals, and platform sourcing

Conduct initial founder calls to assess team, product vision, market opportunity, and traction

Build and maintain a structured sourcing pipeline and CRM

Monitor accelerators, demo days, startup databases, and venture networks for emerging companies

Support market mapping and thematic sourcing aligned with firm investment priorities

Prepare concise sourcing memos and opportunity summaries for internal review

Coordinate handoff of qualified deals to senior investment team members for diligence

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, or a related analytical discipline

Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and early-stage investing

Experience in venture internships, startup roles, consulting, sales, business development, or finance is helpful

Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with founders and operators

Highly organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented

Curious, analytical, and motivated to develop deep familiarity with startup ecosystems

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources for candidates pursuing venture sourcing and early-stage investing roles, including:

Tools to support venture capital job searches and sourcing-focused career paths

Resume and interview guidance tailored to VC analyst and origination roles

Practice materials for founder outreach, deal screening, and market mapping

Educational resources on venture ecosystems, sourcing strategies, and pipeline management

These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.

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