General Partner

About 16VC

16VC is a venture capital firm focused on backing bold founders building the infrastructure of tomorrow. We invest in early-stage startups across AI, enterprise software, deep tech, fintech, and decentralized technologies.

Our mission is to partner with visionary founders and help them build transformative technology companies that redefine industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a General Partner to join 16VC as a core member of the investment team. This individual will play a key role in fundraising, investment strategy, deal sourcing, and portfolio support while helping scale the firm into a leading early-stage venture platform.

This is a foundational leadership role with significant ownership in shaping the firm’s strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & LP Relations

• Lead fundraising efforts with family offices, HNWIs, and institutional LPs

• Build and maintain strong relationships with limited partners

• Represent the firm in investor meetings and venture ecosystem events

Deal Sourcing & Investment

• Source high-quality startup opportunities globally

• Lead due diligence and investment decision processes

• Structure deals and manage investment execution

Portfolio Support

• Work closely with founders to support product, hiring, GTM, and fundraising

• Provide strategic guidance and introductions

• Help companies scale from pre-seed to growth stages

Firm Building

• Help shape 16VC’s investment thesis and strategy

• Build the firm's brand and presence in the startup ecosystem

• Contribute to recruiting investment team members and advisors

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 4+ years in venture capital, startups, private equity, or tech leadership

• Track record of investing in or building successful startups

• Strong understanding of early-stage venture investing

Network

• Strong relationships with founders, investors, and operators

• Access to LP networks including family offices and high-net-worth individuals

Expertise

• Experience in one or more areas: AI, deep tech, enterprise SaaS, fintech, Web3

• Strong ability to evaluate technology-driven businesses

Attributes

• Founder-first mindset

• Strong judgment and analytical thinking

• High integrity and long-term orientation

• Entrepreneurial and comfortable building from zero

Compensation

• Equity / Carry Participation: Meaningful carry in fund investments

• Management Fee Participation

• Long-term partnership opportunity

Why Join 16VC

• Opportunity to build a venture firm from the ground up

• Partner with ambitious founders building the future

• Meaningful ownership in investment decisions and firm growth

• Access to global startup ecosystems