VC Investment Fellow

About Leonis CapitalBased in San Francisco, Leonis Capital (is a research-driven VC fund for technical founders. Our partnership combines technical AI expertise with extensive venture experience to identify and support the most promising early-stage AI startups. Our team and investors include early employees and executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Meta, and Google DeepMind.The RoleJoin our investment team part-time (15-20 hoursweek) in a hands-on apprenticeship working directly with our partners. This role offers practical venture experience while helping build our AI and VC ecosystem presence. It's ideal for entrepreneurial professionals or students passionate about AI and eager to learn venture investing from the ground up.What You'll DoInvestment ExecutionWork closely with partners on deal execution and investment processesResearch AI markets and analyze competitive landscapesHelp manage our investment pipeline and deal flow tracking systemWrite detailed investment memos and present opportunities to the partnershipParticipate in investment committee meetings to understand decision-makingEcosystem BuildingBe our eyes and ears"”actively represent us at AIML startup events, hackathons, and demo daysLeverage and expand your network to source high-potential AI companiesBuild relationships with other seed funds, accelerators, and angel investorsHelp organize exclusive events for our AI founder communityJump in wherever needed with a "no task too small" attitudeWhat We're Looking ForSelf-starter with strong initiative and attention to detailDeep curiosity about AI technology and venture investingNatural connector who thrives in networking environmentsComfortable with ambiguity and wearing multiple hatsBased in or able to regularly commute to San FranciscoTechnical background a plus but not requiredExisting Bay Area startup ecosystem connections valuedWhy Join UsLearn the craft of venture investing through direct experience with the partnershipGet hands-on experience across the full investment process, from sourcing to closingBuild relationships with leading AI founders and investorsBuild deep expertise in emerging AI technologies and applicationsOpportunity to shape your role and take ownership of initiativesClear path to full-time opportunities for exceptional performersStructurePrimarily an apprenticeship opportunity focused on learning investment craft and network building15-20 hours per week12-week program with potential for extensionHybrid setup with 1 dayweek in SF officeFlexible scheduling with emphasis on evening networking eventsMonthly stipend providedTo ApplyPlease send your resume to with a brief note covering:One example of how you discover and reach interesting AI founder communities"”this could include research you follow, communities you're part of, projects you've worked on, or novel applications you've identified early. (200 words max)Propose one specific initiative you would lead to enhance our fund's ability to identify and support promising AI founders. (200 words max)BONUS: Your perspective on an emerging AI trend and why it presents an investment opportunity. Be specific about technical details and market dynamics. (300 words max)Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions as the role will be filled once we identify the right candidate.

Created: 2025-02-22