Operating Principal (Remote)

Job Overview

Kinship Ventures is seeking an Operating Principal to spearhead and manage all activities related to investment opportunities, from early-stage discovery through close and post-investment execution. This role is central to how Kinship evaluates deals, structures investments, manages fund operations, supports portfolio companies, and communicates with founders, partners, and Limited Partners (LPs).

This role combines deal operations, financial diligence, fund administration oversight, and investor communications , serving as a trusted operational partner to senior leadership while owning execution across the investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Investment Operations

Spearhead all activities around deal opportunities from early-stage discovery through close and post-investment follow-through

Conduct market research on trends, emerging categories, and competitive landscapes

Draft and own investment memoranda and presentation decks for internal and LP review

Communicate effectively with founders, venture partners, LPs, and C-level leadership

Coordinate with fund administrators, CPAs, tax preparers, legal counsel, and compliance partners

Support portfolio companies with guidance and operational coordination, in alignment with senior leadership

What We Are Looking For

Preferred

Job Details

We are only reviewing candidates who submit their application through this link : https : / / forms.clickup.com / 9017085020 / f / 8cqbk2w-82397 / IJWOQDLG1NI3M9DPQS

Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

About Us

Kinship Ventures is a unique team of seasoned entrepreneurs, founders, and investors with deep expertise across consumer technology (edtech, healthtech), Web3, and CPG (Beauty, Essentials, Wellness & Food). This includes founders, operators, and LPs who identify as POC, LGBTQIA+, and women.

Kinship Ventures Culture

At Kinship Ventures, we are committed to bringing diversity and inclusion to the cap table by deploying our privilege and access to uplift voices that have been historically marginalized. We take a long-term view of relationships because we are fundamentally in the relationship business. We value EQ as highly as IQ — being able to read the room, listen actively, and communicate thoughtfully is essential. Kinship Ventures proudly hires candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Kinship Ventures

Be Part of the Future of Work

Currently, Kinship Ventures is a lean team of fewer than ten people, growing rapidly. We are looking to add exceptional individuals with backgrounds in investment, finance, or business operations who are motivated to make a meaningful impact in the investing ecosystem.

We operate with an AI-first mindset and look for people who use technology to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. AI is part of our everyday work, and we expect new hires to support a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. We don\'t believe AI replaces human work or creative instincts, it enhances them by making our output more efficient and scalable.

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