Venture Partner

Moderne Ventures; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Moderne Ventures is seeking a Venture Partner to help lead its next growth phase. This senior role partners with the Founder and senior leadership to shape strategy, drive top-tier investments, expand portfolio impact, and strengthen Moderne’s position as a leading VC firm.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in sourcing and closing investments at top-tier VC or Growth Equity firms, with deep networks and a track record of leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund or Growth Equity firm
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating and closing successful investments
• Strong relationships across venture, founder, and institutional investor ecosystems
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models
• Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Deep passion for technology, investing, startups and entrepreneurship
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence firm-level strategy

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Moderne’s Founder and Managing Partner, and Partner, to drive value for Moderne’s Core Fund and Growth Fund portfolio, including source, evaluate, and lead high-impact venture and growth investments
• Develop differentiated investment theses and drive thematic deal pipelines
• Lead due diligence, investment structuring, and investment committee processes
• Deliver top-quartile investment outcomes across funds
• Serve as a trusted advisor and board member to portfolio companies
• Support scaling, follow-on financings, and exit outcomes
• Leverage the Moderne Passport ecosystem to accelerate portfolio growth
• Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator
• Partner with senior leadership to define fund strategy and portfolio construction
• Contribute to fundraising, investor relationships, and strategic partnerships
• Participate in Moderne’s Investment Committee
• Represent Moderne Ventures across the venture, corporate, and LP ecosystem
• Mentor and develop investment professionals across the firm
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Job description

Job description

Venture Partner

Moderne Ventures, a multi-stage, top tier venture fund, is seeking an exceptional Venture Partner to help lead the firm’s next phase of growth. This senior investment leader will partner directly with the Founder and senior leadership to shape firm strategy, drive top-tier investments, expand portfolio impact, and strengthen Moderne’s position as a leading VC firm.

Managing Director/Partner Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Moderne’s Founder and Managing Partner, and Partner, to drive value for Moderne’s Core Fund and Growth Fund portfolio, including:

• Source, evaluate, and lead high-impact venture and growth investments

• Develop differentiated investment theses and drive thematic deal pipelines

• Lead due diligence, investment structuring, and investment committee processes

• Deliver top-quartile investment outcomes across funds

• The Venture Partner will help Moderne’s portfolio companies be successful. Responsibilities to include:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and board member to portfolio companies

• Support scaling, follow-on financings, and exit outcomes

• Leverage the Moderne Passport ecosystem to accelerate portfolio growth

• Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator

• Partner with senior leadership to define fund strategy and portfolio construction

• Contribute to fundraising, investor relationships, and strategic partnerships

• Participate in Moderne’s Investment Committee

• Represent Moderne Ventures across the venture, corporate, and LP ecosystem

• Mentor and develop investment professionals across the firm

• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years experience sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund or Growth Equity firm
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating and closing successful investments
• Strong relationships across the venture, founder, and institutional investor ecosystems
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models
• Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Deep passion for technology, investing, startups and entrepreneurship
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence firm-level strategy
• Preferably based in or willing to relocate to Chicago, New York City or San Francisco areas

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (salary and bonus). Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.

Moderne Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.