Venture Growth Sourcing Analyst

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm is looking for a Venture Growth Sourcing Analyst to identify and evaluate high-growth startup opportunities. The ideal candidate will conduct market analysis, engage with founders, and support the investment team. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a starting compensation range of $90,000 to $130,000, with a full-time employment contract. Remote work options may be available depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating metrics.
• Excellent communication skills with founders.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify high-growth startups.
• Analyze company traction and customer growth.
• Support investment due diligence and internal reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive

Interest in venture capital

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, analytics, or a relevant discipline

Job description

Locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time

About This Posting

This listing represents a sample Venture Growth Sourcing Analyst role commonly found within venture capital and growth equity firms participating in the Career Launch AI Talent Network. Actual opportunities may vary by firm, growth-stage focus, sourcing strategy, or location.

This posting is provided for informational purposes only, helping candidates understand the typical responsibilities and qualifications associated with sourcing- and growth-oriented VC analyst roles.

Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training. Participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.

Role Overview

Venture Growth Sourcing Analysts focus on identifying, evaluating, and engaging high-growth startup opportunities, with an emphasis on companies demonstrating early traction, scalable business models, and expansion potential.

The role combines deal sourcing, market intelligence, and growth analysis, supporting investment teams by building robust pipelines of venture and growth-stage companies and helping assess their readiness for investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and identify high-growth startups across targeted sectors, stages, and geographies
• Conduct initial outreach and conversations with founders to assess growth potential and strategic fit
• Analyze company traction, unit economics, customer growth, and go-to-market strategies
• Support investment due diligence, including market sizing, competitive dynamics, and growth drivers
• Assist in developing growth-focused investment theses and sourcing strategies
• Track and manage sourcing pipelines using CRM tools and internal dashboards
• Monitor ecosystem trends, growth benchmarks, and emerging business models
• Support preparation of investment memos, growth analyses, and internal reporting
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and platform teams to align sourcing efforts with portfolio needs
• Attend demo days, industry events, and founder forums to expand deal flow networks

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, analytics, or another relevant discipline
• Strong interest in venture capital, growth investing, and startup scaling dynamics
• Exposure to venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, consulting, sales strategy, or startup operations is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate growth metrics and business models
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with founders and operators
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple sourcing initiatives
• Curious, data-driven, and motivated by identifying breakout growth opportunities

How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates

Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources, including:

• Tools to support venture capital and growth-focused job searches
• Resume and profile guidance tailored to sourcing and investment roles
• Practice materials for growth analysis, sourcing outreach, and investment interviews
• General guidance throughout the early-career job-search process

These resources are provided for professional development only and do not guarantee job placement.

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