Venture Principal: Deal Architect & Growth Partner

Cota CapitalDigital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cota Capital is seeking a Venture Principal to lead identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals. You will support the growth of portfolio companies and help refine investment theses alongside senior team members.

You will gain operational exposure, expand sector knowledge, and build relationships with entrepreneurs, VCs, LPs, and industry executives in a dynamic venture ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in venture capital, investment banking or private equity.
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills, including proficiency in financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Conduct commercial and financial due diligence on potential portfolio companies.
• Negotiate and structure deals and support the success of portfolio companies.
• Conduct research to formulate, refine and validate investment theses.
• Work with senior team members and develop your career under mentorship.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical field)

MBA preferred

Job description

Cota Capital is seeking a Venture Principal to lead identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals. You will support the growth of portfolio companies and help refine investment theses alongside senior team members.

You will gain operational exposure, expand sector knowledge, and build relationships with entrepreneurs, VCs, LPs, and industry executives in a dynamic venture ecosystem.