Senior VC Associate @ Core VC in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is on the lookout for an energetic Associate/Senior Associate to join our investment team in San Francisco (Hybrid). This role involves sourcing deals, conducting deep diligence, and managing the portfolio within a fast-paced venture capital environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong networking abilities, and a deep understanding of technology trends. Join us to contribute to a team that focuses on making impactful investments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in venture capital or a venture-backed startup.
• Strong network for sourcing deals.
• Deep understanding of technology trends like AI, Blockchain, etc.

Responsibilities

• Shape investment thesis through market research.
• Build relationships with industry insiders.
• Conduct due diligence and financial analyses.
• Communicate investment recommendations.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Strong networking skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Excellent communication

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate

Location: San Francisco / Hybrid

The Role

We are looking for an energetic self-starter to join our investment team! This person will actively participate in our fund, including sourcing deals, doing deep diligence, and helping to manage the portfolio. Most of your time will be spent sourcing and analyzing new investment opportunities, diligencing new markets, financial modeling, and networking with your peers. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing team, while building your network and experience in early‑stage VC.

About the Company

Core Innovation Capital is a world‑class investment firm focused on backing companies that help consumers and business owners unlock financial freedom. We have been investing in fintech and fintech‑adjacent businesses (insurance, real estate, and healthcare) for 15+ years. We target mercenary returns through missionary investments and have a vision to create $1T in net new worth for the mass market. We invest across pre‑seed to Series A and back companies across B2C, B2B2C, and B2B models. To learn more about us, visit corevc.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape Core’s investment thesis through research on market trends, sectors, and investment prospects
• Strengthen and expand Core’s brand by building relationships with industry insiders, founders, and other investors at conferences and events
• Support investment decisions by conducting due diligence, incorporating competitive and financial analyses, and management team evaluations
• Communicate investment recommendations through investment memorandums and returns analyses
• Evaluate incoming investment opportunities by conducting research and meeting with founders

Ideal Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in venture capital or a venture‑backed startup, with a strong preference for candidates who have spent at least 1–3 years at a venture fund
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage a strong network for sourcing deals—this role requires someone who has already built meaningful founder and investor relationships
• Deep understanding of relevant technology trends (AI, Blockchain, Open Banking, etc.)
• Ability to utilize AI technology to innovate on internal workflows
• Proven self‑starter, highly‑motivated personality, able to succeed in an unstructured environment
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to synthesize disparate information into clear conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid foundation in financial modeling and returns analysis
• High business acumen and strategic thinking
• Obsessively detail‑oriented

If you meet these criteria and are excited to make Core Innovation Capital your next home, please apply here.