Principal

InforCapital, partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightscape Partners, an early-stage VC firm based in New York, is looking for a Principal to join its investment team. This role focuses on sourcing and evaluating investments across AI, robotics, and the deep tech sectors. The ideal candidate should have 2-6 years of venture capital experience and a strong interest in AI.

Responsibilities include maintaining a pipeline of high-quality founders, representing the firm at industry events, and providing independent investment recommendations. Strong judgment and interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of venture capital or growth equity experience.
• Demonstrated track record of deal sourcing.
• Technical depth or intellectual curiosity in AI.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities in AI and deep tech.
• Build and maintain a high-quality founder pipeline.
• Represent Lightscape at conferences and events.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Interest in AI

Deal sourcing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

# PrincipalLightscape PartnersPrincipalVenture CapitalFull-timeLocationNew York, United StatesDate PostedApril 29, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Principal jobs in New York, United States" are published.## About This RoleLightscape Partners, an early-stage VC firm founded in 2023, is seeking a Principal to join its investment team in New York. The firm focuses on pre-seed through Series C investments across AI, robotics, compute infrastructure, data, and applied AI, with a portfolio of over 30 companies.The Principal will source and evaluate investment opportunities across AI, robotics, and deep tech sectors. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining a high-quality founder pipeline with unique investment theses, representing Lightscape at conferences, demo days, and industry events, and leading or supporting due diligence on market dynamics, product, and team quality. The Principal provides independent investment recommendations to the partnership and supports portfolio companies with hiring, fundraising strategy, and broader company-building challenges.Ideal candidates bring 2-6 years of venture capital or growth equity experience, with a strong interest in AI and technical depth or intellectual curiosity in the space. A demonstrated track record of deal sourcing and access to high-quality early-stage opportunities is essential. The role rewards strong judgment in evaluating teams, products, and market opportunities quickly, combined with a proactive mindset and the interpersonal skills to build trust with founders at the earliest stages of their journey.Apply for this Position