AI Investment Principal
cyber•Fund
About us:
cyber•Fund is an investment fund which is dedicated to partnering with founders from genesis to growth stage and beyond. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to an open cybernetic economy by backing entrepreneurs innovating at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics and adjacent technologies.
Since 2014, we have worked with leading crypto teams and actively contributed to projects such as P2P.org, =nil; Foundation, and the Lido DAO. We assist with everything from operational and technological decisions to security and research questions, helping companies go from zero to one.
Position Overview:
We’re hiring an AI Investment Principal to help accelerate the cybernetic economy and shape the future with us. In this role, you’ll spearhead deal sourcing, lead rigorous due diligence, and refine investment theses through frontier research and trend analysis. Beyond deploying capital, you’ll drive thought leadership, elevate decision-making, and forge deep founder relationships—ensuring our portfolio companies capture the full strength of our network. The ideal candidate blends sharp strategic thinking with operational empathy and a relentless bias for action. You’re a builder, optimizer, and connector, comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at navigating complex, cross-functional landscapes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Sourcing: Drive deal sourcing process through combination of tools, proactive research and outreach
- Investment Due Diligence: Conduct due diligence on target companies
- Research & Thesis Development:** **Track market trends, identify emerging technologies, and refine the firm’s investment theses.
- Portfolio Support: Partner with founders, provide strategic guidance, and connect them with resources across the firm’s network.
- Content: Create thoughtful content to support our thought leadership (public) and investment decisions (internal)
- Relationships: Facilitate relationships with portfolio companies and get them needed value-add through our network
You have:
- 5–8+ years in VC, PE, consulting, banking, or in an investment role at a high-growth startup (Preferable from AI companies)
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Deep knowledge of AI industries
- Proven sourcing ability and strong founder network
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable working independently and in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- True Passion for technology, startups, and venture investing
What we offer:
- Work from anywhere in the world: we are an international distributed team; (This role is focused on San Francisco)
- Competitive compensation;
- Well-being program;
- Mental Health care program;
- Medical insurance;
- Compensation for education, including English & professional growth courses;
- Equipment & co-working reimbursement program;
- Overseas conferences, community immersion;
- High degree of autonomy, no micromanagement.