Principal, Capital Formation

Job Description

Job Description

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-time, with travel sometimes required
Salary: $175,000 - $250,000 + performance-based incentives

Company:
Our client is a venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage startups with a data-driven and high-volume investment approach. With a strong presence across the startup ecosystem, they partner with founders at the earliest stages and have built a reputation for efficient capital deployment and scalable fund operations. Their model combines deep market insight with disciplined execution, enabling them to support hundreds of emerging companies.

Description:
Our client is seeking a Principal, Capital Formation to lead fundraising efforts and build long-term relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. This is a senior, high-impact role for a proven capital raiser who can independently manage the full fundraising lifecycle and play a key role in scaling multiple venture funds over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes, from initial outreach and prospecting through diligence and closing
• Develop and execute capital formation strategies targeting institutional LPs, family offices, and HNW investors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective limited partners
• Clearly articulate the firm's investment strategy, performance, and positioning within the venture ecosystem
• Manage investor communications, including pitch materials, updates, and reporting
• Collaborate closely with the investment team to align fundraising strategy with fund objectives
• Maintain an active presence in the venture and startup ecosystem, including accelerators and industry networks
• Travel as needed to meet with prospective and existing investors

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of experience raising capital for venture funds
• Proven track record of independently leading fundraising efforts from start to finish
• Demonstrated success converting prospects into limited partners, with quantifiable results
• Deep understanding of the venture capital and startup ecosystem, including accelerators
• Experience raising capital from institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly

Preferred:

• Experience raising $100M+ across one or more funds
• Strong understanding of early-stage venture versus private equity buyout strategies
• Background in the startup ecosystem, venture-backed companies, or accelerators
• Existing network of LP relationships in North America and globally

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in scaling multiple venture funds over the next several years
• Join a firm with a differentiated model and strong position in early-stage investing
• Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives
• Competitive compensation with significant upside tied to fundraising success