The Company
A top-tier Australian venture capital firm is expanding and looking for an Investment Associate with a genuine passion for technology and AI. The fund invests across Australia & the US, and has a strong track record in backing ambitious founders, and a sharp focus on AI and software.
The Role
If you have a passion for investing and you’re someone who follows breakthrough models, experiments with new tools, and wants a front-row seat to how AI is reshaping industries, this role puts you at the forefront.
Key Responsibilities
Support the full deal lifecycle - sourcing, diligence, IC preparation, valuation work, and portfolio support.
Build market maps, track emerging technologies, and help shape investment theses across AI, software, and frontier applications.
Engage with founders, technologists, and ecosystem operators to identify high-quality opportunities early.
Contribute to portfolio value creation by supporting strategy, market expansion, and growth initiatives.
Dive into AI and software investment opportunities, conducting commercial analysis, financial modelling, and deep market research.
About You
2-5 years’ experience in one or more of: consulting, investment banking, high growth startups, private equity, or prior VC experience
Experience in AI automation, data infrastructure, or technical product domains is valuable but not required
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; able to distill complexity into clear insights
Ability to build financial models, perform due diligence, and evaluate early product signals
Excellent communication skills across writing, verbal articulation, and founder-facing conversations
High velocity and ownership mindset; comfortable making decisions with incomplete information
Demonstrated passion and curiosity for AI and startups, whether through operating experience, investing, side projects, or ecosystem involvement
AI native mindset, loves tinkering with latest tools and automating workflows, and stays up to date with research progress
What's On Offer
You’ll join a high-conviction VC fund investing at the frontier of AI and software, with exposure to global deal flow, meaningful responsibility from day one, and a clear path to building your investing skill set. It’s an environment that rewards curiosity, speed of thought, and genuine interest in how technology is built.