Partner, AI & Growth Investments

InvestX Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

InvestX seeks a Partner, AI & Growth Investments to lead the firm's AI investment strategy and oversee sourcing, diligence, and execution across Series B through pre-IPO companies.

As a full voting member of the Investment Committee, you will shape portfolio construction, leverage deep market relationships, and mentor junior professionals while expanding InvestX's presence in the AI ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of investment and/or operating experience.
• 7–10+ years investing in technology growth companies.
• Direct experience leading Series B through pre-IPO investments.
• Demonstrated AI, enterprise software, infrastructure, robotics, or automation investing experience.
• Strong sourcing network across Silicon Valley, New York, and the broader private capital ecosystem.
• Track record of independently originating, leading, and closing investments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial investment environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead InvestX's AI and growth technology investment strategy, identifying emerging trends, sectors, and investment themes.
• Source proprietary investment opportunities across Series B through pre-IPO companies within AI, enterprise software, infrastructure, robotics, automation, and adjacent technology sectors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with founders, venture capital firms, growth equity investors, banks, and strategic partners.
• Represent InvestX within the venture and private markets ecosystem, expanding access to high-quality opportunities.
• Independently lead the end-to-end investment process, including sourcing, diligence, underwriting, negotiation, and execution.
• Conduct rigorous commercial, financial, operational, technical, and competitive diligence to evaluate opportunities.
• Develop sophisticated financial models, valuation analyses, downside scenarios, and return frameworks.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Lead negotiations relating to pricing, allocations, information rights, and terms.

Skills

Investment experience

AI investing

Tech growth investing

Sourcing network

Independent deal execution

Job description

InvestX launched in 2014 is a late-stage venture fund investing out of Fund 5. With over US$700 million in investments and 35+ portfolio companies including Palantir, Anthropic, SpaceX, Airbnb, SoFi, Spotify, DocuSign, and many more. We work with leading North American wealth management firms and family office clients to offer our multi-position and single purpose funds.

InvestX is backed by leading financial institutions Jefferies, Virtu Financial, and Canaccord Genuity and has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Bloomberg, U.S. News, Business Insider, Reuters, The Globe and Mail, and many other publications.

About the Role

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, creating one of the most significant investment opportunities of our generation. At InvestX, we are committed to identifying and investing in the next generation of category-defining private technology companies before they reach the public markets.

As Partner, AI & Growth Investments, you will play a critical leadership role in building and executing InvestX's AI investment strategy. You will independently source, evaluate, and lead investments across Series B through pre-IPO companies, leveraging deep relationships within the venture capital, growth equity, and private markets ecosystem.

As a full voting member of the Investment Committee, you will bring disciplined investment judgment, challenge assumptions, and help shape portfolio construction and investment decisions across the firm. This role extends beyond transaction execution—you will help strengthen InvestX's investment platform, expand our presence within the AI ecosystem, and contribute to the long-term growth of one of North America's leading private markets firms.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished investor who is passionate about artificial intelligence, thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, and is eager to play a meaningful role in building the future of private markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead InvestX's AI and growth technology investment strategy, identifying emerging trends, sectors, and investment themes.
• Source proprietary investment opportunities across Series B through pre-IPO companies within artificial intelligence, physical ai, enterprise software, infrastructure, robotics, automation, and adjacent technology sectors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with founders, venture capital firms, growth equity investors, investment banks, secondary market participants, and strategic partners.
• Represent InvestX within the broader venture and private markets ecosystem, expanding the firm's access to high-quality investment opportunities.
• Independently lead the end-to-end investment process, including sourcing, diligence, underwriting, negotiation, and execution.
• Conduct rigorous commercial, financial, operational, technical, and competitive diligence to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Develop sophisticated financial models, valuation analyses, downside scenarios, and return frameworks.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations with conviction to the Investment Committee.
• Lead negotiations relating to pricing, allocations, information rights, and transaction terms.

Investment Committee Leadership

• Serve as a full voting member of the Investment Committee, providing independent investment judgment and contributing to disciplined decision-making.
• Challenge assumptions, assess risks, and provide balanced perspectives to strengthen investment outcomes.
• Help shape portfolio construction, capital allocation, and long-term investment strategies across the firm.
• Monitor portfolio company performance against investment theses, identifying opportunities, risks, and value creation initiatives.
• Evaluate follow-on investment opportunities, liquidity events, valuation changes, and evolving market dynamics.
• Build trusted relationships with portfolio company leadership teams, investors, and strategic stakeholders to support long-term success where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of InvestX's investment platform, processes, and investment frameworks.
• Mentor and support junior investment professionals, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and high performance.
• Represent InvestX in discussions with institutional investors, advisors, and wealth partners, providing thought leadership and investment credibility.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of investment and/or operating experience.
• 7–10+ years investing in technology growth companies.
• Direct experience leading Series B through pre-IPO investments.
• Demonstrated AI, enterprise software, infrastructure, robotics, or automation investing experience.
• Strong sourcing network across Silicon Valley, New York, and the broader private capital ecosystem.
• Track record of independently originating, leading, and closing investments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial investment environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, location and qualifications for the role.
• 2026 range is $225,000-$275,000 USD base, plus carry and incentive plan.

InvestX welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, indigenous peoples, visible minorities, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. If you have any questions about this job posting, please contact [e-mail].