VC Investment Fellow

Leonis Capital is seeking a VC Investment Fellow for a part-time apprenticeship (15-20 hours/week) in Cambridge, MA. The role involves hands-on investment execution and ecosystem building in the AI space, requiring strong initiative and networking skills. Candidates should be curious about AI technology and venture investing. The position offers practical experience, networking opportunities, and a potential path to full-time roles, with a hybrid setup requiring one day per week in the San Francisco office.
About Leonis Capital
Based in San Francisco, Leonis Capital (https://www.leoniscap.com/) is a research-driven VC fund for technical founders. Our partnership combines technical AI expertise with extensive venture experience to identify and support the most promising early-stage AI startups. Our team and investors include early employees and executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Meta, and Google DeepMind.

The Role
Join our investment team part-time (15-20 hours/week) in a hands-on apprenticeship working directly with our partners. This role offers practical venture experience while helping build our AI and VC ecosystem presence. It's ideal for entrepreneurial professionals or students passionate about AI and eager to learn venture investing from the ground up.

What You'll Do
Investment Execution
Work closely with partners on deal execution and investment processes
Research AI markets and analyze competitive landscapes
Help manage our investment pipeline and deal flow tracking system
Write detailed investment memos and present opportunities to the partnership
Participate in investment committee meetings to understand decision-making

Ecosystem Building
Be our eyes and ears—actively represent us at AI/ML startup events, hackathons, and demo days
Leverage and expand your network to source high-potential AI companies
Build relationships with other seed funds, accelerators, and angel investors
Help organize exclusive events for our AI founder community
Jump in wherever needed with a "no task too small" attitude

What We're Looking For
Self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail
Deep curiosity about AI technology and venture investing
Natural connector who thrives in networking environments
Comfortable with ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
Based in or able to regularly commute to San Francisco
Technical background a plus but not required
Existing Bay Area startup ecosystem connections valued

Why Join Us
Learn the craft of venture investing through direct experience with the partnership
Get hands-on experience across the full investment process, from sourcing to closing
Build relationships with leading AI founders and investors
Build deep expertise in emerging AI technologies and applications
Opportunity to shape your role and take ownership of initiatives
Clear path to full-time opportunities for exceptional performers

Structure
Primarily an apprenticeship opportunity focused on learning investment craft and network building
15-20 hours per week
12-week program with potential for extension
Hybrid setup with 1 day/week in SF office
Flexible scheduling with emphasis on evening networking events
Monthly stipend provided

To Apply
Please send your resume to partners@leoniscap.com with a brief note covering:
One example of how you discover and reach interesting AI founder communities—this could include research you follow, communities you're part of, projects you've worked on, or novel applications you've identified early. (200 words max)
Propose one specific initiative you would lead to enhance our fund's ability to identify and support promising AI founders. (200 words max)
BONUS: Your perspective on an emerging AI trend and why it presents an investment opportunity. Be specific about technical details and market dynamics. (300 words max)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions as the role will be filled once we identify the right candidate.