Designer FundHire With Rapha

Venture Associate

San Francisco, CA$150K+ / 20% Carryfull-time

About the role

As a Venture Associate at Designer Fund, you’ll be at the forefront of working with design-driven startups, helping them scale and succeed. You’ll support the investment team by sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in innovative companies. This role requires a keen understanding of the design space, an analytical mindset, and strong communication skills. You’ll collaborate with founders, conduct market research, and contribute to portfolio support initiatives, making a direct impact on the growth of early-stage companies.

Key Skills:

  • Strong analytical and research capabilities
  • Familiarity with design and tech sectors
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in venture capital, startups, or business development is a plus