What are the responsibilities and job description for the Female Founders Fund Principal position at Female Founders Fund?
Female Founders Fund is hiring an experienced Principal to join the investing team. The Investment Principal will be a critical part of the team and will play an integral role in all aspects of Female Founders Fund’s operations. This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven early stage fund.
This role will be afforded a high level of autonomy and requires someone who thrives in a self-motivated, self-directed setting. Candidates should be fast-learners who are detailed and service oriented. Ideal candidates will embody strong communication skills, hustle, analytical capabilities, and high emotional intelligence.
Who we are: Female Founders Fund is an early-stage venture fund investing in technology companies founded by women. Launched in 2014, the fund has built the most recognized brand investing in leading female-led technology companies like ELOQUII, Maven Clinic, Co-Star, BentoBox, Billie and more. Read more about FFF in Time, Glamour, and Inc., and watch us on Bloomberg, the Today Show and CNBC.Responsibilities will Include:
This role will be afforded a high level of autonomy and requires someone who thrives in a self-motivated, self-directed setting. Candidates should be fast-learners who are detailed and service oriented. Ideal candidates will embody strong communication skills, hustle, analytical capabilities, and high emotional intelligence.
Who we are: Female Founders Fund is an early-stage venture fund investing in technology companies founded by women. Launched in 2014, the fund has built the most recognized brand investing in leading female-led technology companies like ELOQUII, Maven Clinic, Co-Star, BentoBox, Billie and more. Read more about FFF in Time, Glamour, and Inc., and watch us on Bloomberg, the Today Show and CNBC.Responsibilities will Include:
- Manage FFF’s investment process including sourcing deals, evaluating potential investments, meeting with founders, conducting diligence reviews, and executing deals.
- Support portfolio companies by attending board meetings, advising management teams, conducting research, recruiting on behalf of portfolio companies, and assisting with fundraising and acquisition activities.
- Support the Founding Partner in managing relationships with Limited Partners and driving fundraising process.
- Leverage a robust network to drive deal flow and support portfolio companies.
- 3-5 years of direct investing experience (venture capital, private equity).
- Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze business models and markets.
- Willingness to perform a variety of roles and to collaborate successfully on a lean team.
- Superior work ethic and self-driven with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Pre-existing network of early stage and growth stage investors.
- Strong commitment to Female Founders Fund’s mission of diversifying venture capital.
- Positive attitude with low ego.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000