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Job description
Investment Sourcing Analyst – Venture Capital
Career Launch AI Talent Network
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 Investment Sourcing Analyst role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network .
It is intended to help candidates understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with venture capital roles focused on sourcing and origination .
This posting is for informational purposes only and does not represent a direct job opening. Actual opportunities may differ by firm, investment strategy, or location. Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training; participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.
Role Overview
The Investment Sourcing Analyst – Venture Capital is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and advancing early-stage investment opportunities into the firm’s pipeline. This role sits at the front end of the investment process and works closely with partners, principals, and associates to ensure a steady flow of high-quality startup opportunities aligned with the firm’s investment theses.
The position emphasizes proactive outreach, ecosystem engagement, and early-stage screening rather than full execution or portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
Source early-stage investment opportunities through outbound outreach, ecosystem research, and inbound screening
Identify and engage founders at the pre-seed and seed stages through email, events, referrals, and platform sourcing
Conduct initial founder calls to assess team, product vision, market opportunity, and traction
Build and maintain a structured sourcing pipeline and CRM
Monitor accelerators, demo days, startup databases, and venture networks for emerging companies
Support market mapping and thematic sourcing aligned with firm investment priorities
Prepare concise sourcing memos and opportunity summaries for internal review
Coordinate handoff of qualified deals to senior investment team members for diligence
Ideal Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, or a related analytical discipline
Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and early-stage investing
Experience in venture internships, startup roles, consulting, sales, business development, or finance is helpful
Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with founders and operators
Highly organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented
Curious, analytical, and motivated to develop deep familiarity with startup ecosystems
How Career Launch AI Supports Candidates
Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources for candidates pursuing venture sourcing and early-stage investing roles, including:
Tools to support venture capital job searches and sourcing-focused career paths
Resume and interview guidance tailored to VC analyst and origination roles
Practice materials for founder outreach, deal screening, and market mapping
Educational resources on venture ecosystems, sourcing strategies, and pipeline management
These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.
Learn More
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Who can apply
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