Betaworks is a product-focused, seed-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. We make pre-seed and seed investments in companies building the future of how we live, work, and play online by investing and supporting ambitious founders at the earliest stage. We are thematic in areas focusing on AI, across the full stack, interactive entertainment, and the open-source software/dev tooling ecosystem. We build and work closely with companies we view as core to our vision.
By investing in surprising new consumer behaviors and trends powered by frontier technologies, we’re usually among the first institutional investors in our portfolio companies. We’ve backed more than 150 startups; some that you may have heard of include HuggingFace, RecRoom, Stardust, Cube.dev, Tumblr, Gimlet Media, Anchor, Flower, the Browser Company, and Kickstarter. (We’ve also built a few companies, including Giphy, Dots, and Bit.ly.). We invest at the pre-seed and seed stage
Who You AreYou are hungry, hardworking, curious, and have roots in the NY Tech ecosystem. You are based in New York and can work five days a week in our office in the Meatpacking District. You enjoy bringing people together and organizing in-person events. You have a unique combination of people skills, emotional understanding, and passion for startups and technology. You also possess a general understanding of tech product management and software development.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate has a passion for emerging technologies (AI/ML, open source, AR/VR/MR, other deep tech), startups, entrepreneurship, and community building. They possess a blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and a passion for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Exhibits strong analytical skills and technical comprehension. You understand and can speak the language of a technical founder and the mindset of building products from the ground up.
• Well-versed in emerging trends and technologies, able to demonstrate industry familiarity.
• Exhibits confidence and strong conviction but is also flexible and willing to change direction based on constructive feedback.
• You operate autonomously, executing projects through to completion, delivering quality with minimal oversight.
• Razor-sharp communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a range of contexts (with founders, investors, and developers) is critical in this role.
• You can develop a plan and strategy to succeed in your position and to help Betaworks both nurture our existing community and grow our network.
• 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Added benefit: you already have a thriving personal rolodex of people in the tech community and can bring those connections into the Betaworks network.

About The RoleJoin our team and work full-time in our Meatpacking District office 5 days a week. You will report directly to a Betaworks Partner and work closely with our camp director. This role is intended to provide broad exposure to various aspects of our seed investing business.
This Is a Role With Three Key Components

• Community Building/Networking

Support the investments team in amplifying the Betaworks network with the purpose of creating organic and unique investment opportunities.

• Embed yourself into the NYC tech ecosystem and seed-stage deal flow.
• Create and develop event programming to amplify Betaworks' value to the startup and technology community.
• Support the Betaworks cohort-based Camp program.
• Attend relevant events and build up a network of startup founders, operators, and platform experts.
• Support the ventures team with founder onboarding and data management
• Contribute to investor relations, including writing reports and contributing to LP updates.
• Oversee Betawork’s community database and maintain an understanding of industries, market trends, companies, and protocols.
• PortCo Support

Support the existing roster of portfolio companies and their founders by making introductions and connecting them with relevant resources.

• Maintaining awareness of the needs of our founders and proactively making connections to industry experts and resources.
• Learn, understand, and effectively communicate the Betaworks investment thesis.
• Update the team on your progress in our weekly investment committee meetings.
• IC support

Support the investment committee by doing market analysis and assisting in diligence (product, technical, company).

• Research markets and competitive landscapes for companies in our pipeline
• Research and report on trends within the tech ecosystem
• Analyze and report on performance within the portfolio

Compensation And BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family/spouse/legal dependents is offered at 3 tiers
• Matched 401K retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Free membership to One Medical
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter and FSA benefits
• Flexible PTO and sick days
• A fast-paced yet supportive awesome place to work
• Free snacks and coffee/cold brew
• A beautiful workspace in the Meatpacking District, alongside the High Line, Whitney, and Standard Hotel
• Working in proximity to the other Betaworks teams and founders.

Annual base salary [75,000-125,000*]

• Note, actual compensation will be determined on an individualized basis that considers a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role, geographic location, and skill level, among other things.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.