# VC Principal at Alumni Ventures

- Company: Alumni Ventures
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alumniventures/jobs/4400751009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/alumni-ventures-vc-principal/

## About the role

As Principal on Alumni Ventures’ Blue Team, you’ll be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and executing venture investments for the Blue Ivy Ventures Fund , which serves the Yale community. The Blue Team also invests on behalf of the Nassau Street Ventures Fund , serving the Princeton community, and the HealthTech Fund , giving you the opportunity to contribute across multiple investment strategies.

## What they're looking for

- You have 7+ years of overall professional experience, including meaningful experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, startups, or a related field
- You bring approximately 1–3 or more years of direct venture capital experience, with demonstrated exposure to sourcing, diligence, investment decision-making, and portfolio support
- You have a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, computer science, or another relevant field, an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
- You have a strong interest in technology, innovation, startups, and emerging market trends
- You understand venture capital deal structures, financing terms, investment processes, and industry practices
- You can quickly understand and critically evaluate a company’s team, business model, market opportunity, competitive positioning, and potential for growth