VC Internship @ Forgepoint Capital in San Francisco, CA

Forgepoint Capital International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Forgepoint Capital is looking for a paid Summer Associate to support the investment team in San Francisco. This role is for 10-12 weeks and is ideal for those with a strong technical background, especially at the Master’s or PhD level, who are passionate about cybersecurity and venture investing.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a keen understanding of emerging technologies, along with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to evaluate investment theses and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience conducting deep technical analysis.
• Ability to distill complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with software infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the investment team in technology assessment.
• Evaluate and articulate investment theses and market dynamics.
• Conduct deep technical analysis on product architecture and technology suitability.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical analysis

Evaluation of investment theses

Understanding of cybersecurity

Software infrastructure knowledge

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, Physics

Job description

Forgepoint Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future. Founded in 2015, Forgepoint manages $1B+ across multiple funds and partners with exceptional entrepreneurs in cybersecurity, AI and infrastructure software.

We are looking for a paid Summer Associate to join us for 10-12 weeks this summer in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are looking for a highly motivated intern to support our investment team, with a specific focus on technology assessment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical background—often at the Master’s or PhD level—who is passionate about innovation and venture investing.

The ideal candidate can learn quickly, solve expected and unexpected challenges, and has a strong interest in cybersecurity and supporting entrepreneurs who build transformative companies.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Strong ability to evaluate and articulate investment theses, market dynamics, and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated experience conducting deep technical analysis (e.g., evaluating product architecture, security, scalability, or tech stack suitability)
• Ability to distill complex technical topics for a non-technical audience, including memo and presentation preparation
• Familiarity with areas such as software infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML, or cloud computing
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation
• Team-oriented with exceptional work ethic and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Passion for investing, innovation, and the startup ecosystem

Preferred Background

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field
• Experience in startups, product development, or technical research is a strong plus
• Prior exposure to venture capital, entrepreneurship, or corporate innovation roles is helpful but not required