Location: New York City
Firm: Lightscape Partners
Type: Full-time
About Lightscape Partners
Lightscape Partners is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across the AI ecosystem, including the application layer, infrastructure, data, compute, energy, and robotics.
We back exceptional technical founders building transformational businesses.
We go beyond capital by offering strategic insights, cross-portfolio collaboration, and access to a network of customers, operators, and fellow founders. Our mission is to help founders build enduring, category-defining companies at the frontier of technology.
Role Overview
We are looking for a full-time Investment and Platform Analyst to join our tight-knit team in New York City.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about startups, AI, and the venture ecosystem to gain hands-on experience across investments, founder support, sourcing, and ecosystem building. You’ll work closely with the General Partners and interface directly with early-stage founders, investors, and thought leaders shaping the future of AI.
The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, a strong communicator, and excited to contribute in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and.
Key Responsibilities
Investments
- Source and evaluate early-stage startups across AI and adjacent frontier sectors.
- Conduct market research, company analysis, and competitive landscape reviews.
- Join founder meetings and assist with diligence and internal write-ups.
- Support preparation of investment memos and internal decision materials.
- Track sector trends and maintain internal market intelligence.
Platform & Portfolio Support
- Maintain regular correspondence with portfolio companies and other investment funds to stay informed on progress, needs, and ecosystem opportunities.
- Support portfolio companies on hiring, fundraising, go-to-market, and partnerships.
- Maintain and improve firm tools (e.g., Affinity, Notion, CRM) and track portfolio metrics.
- Coordinate founder events, AMAs, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
- Represent Lightscape at conferences, demo days, and ecosystem gatherings.
- Build and manage relationships with founders, operators, and co-investors.
Candidates should have
- 1–3 years of experience in VC, startups, consulting, investment banking, or a technical/operational role.
- Sharp analytical skills and ability to quickly assess markets and products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Highly organized with strong project management skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- Deep interest in AI, emerging technology, and early-stage company building.
- Familiarity with venture tools like Affinity, Notion, and Airtable is a plus.
What We Offer
- High-impact role at a thesis-driven VC firm deeply involved in the AI ecosystem.
- Broad exposure across investments, portfolio strategy, and ecosystem development.
- Direct collaboration with partners, founders, and the broader tech community.
- Opportunity to grow into increasing responsibility as the firm scales.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
