Our client is a rapidly growing NASDAQ-listed closed-end fund focused on embodied AI and robotics. The fund holds a portfolio of category-defining robotics companies, leads and co-leads private rounds, and is scaling significantly off the public markets. They are a lean, high-velocity team and are hiring an Investment Principal to own deals end to end as deal volume scales post-listing.
This role will focus on sourcing and leading investments across robotics, embodied AI, and adjacent deep tech, working directly with the CIO on sourcing, conviction, and portfolio strategy as a peer to the existing investing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and lead investments in robotics, embodied AI, and adjacent deep tech.
- Own the full deal cycle: diligence, structuring, founder relationships, and board observer seats.
- Contribute to portfolio strategy, follow-on decisions, and active portfolio support.
- Partner with the Head of Robotics and Investment Analyst on technical diligence.
Must-have experience:
- 5-10+ years in venture or growth investing with robotics, hardware, or deep tech exposure.
- Real deal ownership: sourcing and leading rounds, not just execution support.
- Domain fluency in robotics, physical AI, autonomous systems, or adjacent hardware/software.
- Comfort engaging technical founders at depth; engineering or operator background a strong plus.
Competencies:
- High-conviction investor with clear downside framing.
- Thrives in a lean, high-autonomy, fast-moving environment.
- Crisp communication and strong judgment under ambiguity.
