Jobs at Root Ventures
Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund. As engineers ourselves, we specialize in leading initial funding for founders tackling new technical opportunities. Our initial investments typically range from $3-5M. With a selective few new deals a year and 2/3 of our funds in reserve, we are committed to being a long-term partner.
Venture Capital Associate
Root Ventures is looking for a technical associate to join our team in San Francisco.
We're a deep tech seed fund that invests in bold engineers building the future. As an associate, you'll work directly with partners to source deals, conduct technical diligence, and support portfolio companies.
What we're looking for:
- Strong technical background (CS degree, engineering experience, or equivalent)
- Genuine curiosity about emerging technologies and startups
- Excellent communication skills - you can explain complex tech simply
- Hustle and resourcefulness - you figure things out
- Passion for working with technical founders
Bonus points:
- You've built side projects or contributed to open source
- You're active in technical communities
- You have startup experience
This is a rare opportunity to learn venture capital from experienced operators and work with some of the most innovative technical founders in the world.
How to apply
Email hello@root.vc, or run apply 1 in the terminal.