Career Launch AI Talent Network
Locations: San Francisco | Las Vegas | Chicago | New York
Compensation: Typically $90,000 – $130,000 total compensation (varies by employer)
Job Type: Full-Time
This listing represents a sample Venture Business Development Analyst role commonly found within the Career Launch AI Talent Network.
It is designed to help candidates understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with venture capital roles focused on partnerships, ecosystem development, and strategic growth initiatives.
This posting is for informational purposes only and does not represent a direct job opening. Actual opportunities may vary by firm, investment strategy, or location. Career Launch AI provides career development resources and training; participation does not guarantee employment or influence hiring decisions by any employer.
The Venture Business Development Analyst supports venture investment teams by expanding the firm’s founder, partner, and ecosystem relationships. This role blends deal sourcing, strategic partnerships, and market development, helping the firm strengthen its brand, access differentiated deal flow, and support portfolio company growth.
Analysts work closely with investors, platform teams, founders, and external partners to identify collaboration opportunities and accelerate value creation across the venture ecosystem.
Support venture business development initiatives, including partnerships with accelerators, incubators, universities, and startup communities
Identify and engage prospective startups through ecosystem relationships and strategic channels
Assist in developing outbound sourcing strategies aligned with firm investment theses
Coordinate founder introductions, partner meetings, and ecosystem events
Track partnership activity, sourcing outcomes, and relationship pipelines
Support portfolio companies with go-to-market introductions, partnerships, and ecosystem access
Prepare internal updates on business development initiatives and sourcing impact
Collaborate with investment, platform, and marketing teams to strengthen venture brand presence
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, or a related field
Strong interest in venture capital, startups, partnerships, and ecosystem building
Experience in business development, consulting, startup operations, venture internships, or community roles is helpful
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a relationship-driven mindset
Comfortable engaging with founders, operators, and external partners
Organized, proactive, and motivated by building networks and long-term relationships
Career Launch AI offers optional career development resources for candidates pursuing venture, sourcing, and business development roles, including:
Tools to assist with venture and private markets job searches
Resume guidance tailored to venture business development and analyst roles
Practice materials for sourcing strategies, partnership mapping, and ecosystem engagement
General support throughout the early-career recruiting process
These resources are provided for professional development purposes only and do not guarantee job placement.
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