Vice President Portfolio Management

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with experience in venture capital, private equity, or startups.

Why 43North? Working for 43North is an experience like no other. Each year, we invest $5 million in startup companies that relocate to Buffalo through our startup competition. Our mission is to boost Buffalo’s startup ecosystem by helping our founders and their teams thrive. We push boundaries, thrive on creativity, and are driven to succeed. If you enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere where you’ll be challenged to grow, learn, and develop your skillset, 43North might be the place for you!

Position Responsibilities

• Serve on the 43North leadership team:
• Oversee portfolio management.
• Manage a high-functioning team spanning selection, investor relations, platform, and talent recruitment.
• Act as the primary liaison to the Investment Committee.
• Provide regular updates and deliver actionable memos.
• Present comprehensive investment materials related to selection.
• Ensure alignment with stakeholder priorities and support rigorous decision-making.
• Commit to finding answers to key inquiries posed by founders and their teams.
• Work collaboratively with the selection team:
• Direct the diligence process before competition selection.
• Provide support throughout the selection process.
• Guide founders through the end-to-end process of fundraising.
• Map out and implement the 43North mentorship program to:
• Engage portfolio companies with meaningful and valuable resources.
• Act as the team’s “thought leader”:
• Advise the broader team on best practices.
• Share key insights and knowledge.
• Establish and maintain rapport with founders and fellow 43North co-workers.
• Immerse yourself in each portfolio company’s industry to deeply understand its foundation and nuances.

Position Requirements

• 5 years of direct startup, funding, venture capital, or accelerator management experience required.
• Entrepreneurial empathy to support founders.
• Experience with startup investing and the venture capital fundraising process.
• General understanding of cap tables and legal terminology related to venture capital.
• Executive presence with the ability to:
• Command a room.
• Conduct public speaking.
• Serve as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to build relationships and make connections for founders and their teams at both local and national levels.
• Eagerness to live and work locally in Buffalo, NY, with a passion for the city and its progress.
• Understanding that startups face unique, urgent, and multi-faceted challenges.
• Data-driven mindset with familiarity in data collection tools and methodologies.
• Experience using platforms and reporting tools such as Standard Metrics or Notion.
• A passion for helping early-stage companies reach their vision in Buffalo.
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to anticipating issues/needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and multitask with high attention to detail.
• Previous people management experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for portfolio and recruitment events.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Compensation:
• Salary range: $110K - $150K.
• 401(k) with employer match.

• Work Environment:
• Casual work setting in Buffalo’s tech hub at Seneca One.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid parking.

• Healthcare Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A chance to directly build and accelerate Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.