Ventures Associate - Enterprise & AI

InforCapital; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug and Play, West Windsor on-site, is expanding its Enterprise & AI Ventures team and seeking a technical Associate to evaluate AI/enterprise software products and translate diligence into clear investment decisions.

The role focuses on building investment theses, sourcing early-stage companies, and conducting technical due diligence across data infrastructure, security, and scalability, with engagement to corporate partners and ongoing market mapping.

Qualifications

• Engineering mindset capable of evaluating AI/enterprise software within venture context.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine investment theses across Enterprise AI and related infrastructure.
• Source and evaluate early-stage companies via inbound, outbound, and ecosystem channels.
• Conduct technical diligence: architecture reviews, data infrastructure evaluation, scalability analysis.
• Track emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and venture activity.
• Engage corporate partners to understand technology gaps and facilitate startup introductions.
• Maintain market maps, startup databases, and competitive intelligence; produce research reports and memos.

Skills

Engineering mindset

AI systems

Venture investing

Job description

# Ventures Associate - Enterprise & AIPlug and Play VenturesAssociateVenture CapitalOn-siteLocationWest Windsor, United StatesDate PostedAugust 11, 2026RegionAmericasStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Associate jobs in West Windsor, United States" are published.## About This RolePlug and Play is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally. Since 1998, it has backed 2,000+ startups — including PayPal, Dropbox, SoundHound, and LendingClub — and operates across 65+ locations and 20+ verticals, combining venture investing with a global network of 550+ corporate partners.**Role Overview**Plug and Play is expanding its Enterprise & AI Ventures team and hiring a technical Associate to evaluate complex AI/enterprise software products and translate diligence into clear investment decisions.**Key Responsibilities**- Build and refine investment theses across Enterprise AI and adjacent infrastructure (data, security, devtools, agentic systems)- Source and evaluate early-stage companies via inbound, outbound, and ecosystem channels- Conduct technical diligence: architecture reviews, data infrastructure evaluation, scalability analysis- Track emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and venture activity- Engage corporate partners to understand technology gaps and facilitate startup introductions- Maintain market maps, startup databases, and competitive intelligence; produce research reports and investment memos**Qualifications**Engineering mindset; ability to operate at the intersection of AI systems, enterprise workflows, and venture investing.Apply for this Position