VC Associate – AI Focus

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Shadow carry

Co-investment options

Job summary

Bessemer Venture Partners in San Francisco is seeking a VC Associate focused on AI to help develop investment theses across the AI landscape and source startups through active ecosystem engagement.

The role involves conducting thorough due diligence on customers, products, technology, teams, and markets, then presenting investment recommendations to the partnership. You will support portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and collaborate with the Bay Area team.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years experience; startup operating, founder, or technical background preferred.
• AI native with credentials in CS, mathematics, ML, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop investment theses across the AI landscape.
• Source startups and founders through proactive ecosystem engagement.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence (customers, products, technology, teams, markets).
• Make investment recommendations to the partnership.
• Support portfolio companies on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Investment analysis

AI expertise

Due diligence

Sourcing startups

Portfolio support

Education

CS/Math/ML/Engineering background

Job description

LocationSan Francisco, United StatesCompensation$175k - 225k## About This Role**Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP)** is a top-tier global venture capital firm seeking a VC Associate with an AI focus for their San Francisco team.**Key Responsibilities:**- Develop investment theses across the AI landscape- Source startups and founders through proactive ecosystem engagement- Conduct comprehensive due diligence (customers, products, technology, teams, markets)- Make investment recommendations to the partnership- Support portfolio companies on strategic initiatives**Requirements:**- 2-4+ years experience; startup operating, founder, or technical background preferred- "AI native" with credentials in CS, mathematics, ML, or engineering- No prior investing experience required; must be Bay Area-based (3-4+ days/week in office)**Compensation:** $175,000–$225,000 base + performance bonus + shadow carry + co-investment options