Entry Level Venture Associate Jobs
New grad venture associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Law & Legal Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Gunderson Dettmer, HOF Capital, and Suffolk Construction hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsSuffolk Technologies invests in the next wave of technology transforming the physical world, backing companies using AI, automation, robotics, and new business models to reinvent some of the world’s largest, least digitized industries.
We’re looking for an MBA intern to join us for 10 weeks next summer. You’ll work directly with senior investors across live deals, evaluate companies and founders, develop an original investment thesis, and contribute to real investment decisions.
This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our Boston or San Francisco office.
- Build an investment thesis: Develop conviction around an emerging market, map the landscape, identify the companies that matter, and present your recommendation to the investment team.
- Source: Find exceptional founders and companies before everyone else does.
- Invest: Evaluate live opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, customer diligence, and investment memos.
- Build with AI: Use AI aggressively in your own work and help us rethink how an investment team can use it across research, sourcing, diligence, and portfolio work.
- MBA student graduating in 2028
- 3+ years of experience in investing, startups, technology, consulting, banking, operating roles, or another analytically rigorous environment
- Exceptional analytical judgment and the ability to quickly develop a point of view
- Deep curiosity about technology, startups, and how the physical world is changing
- High agency and comfort creating structure from ambiguity
- Strong communicator who can turn complex analysis into clear, compelling investment perspectives
About Suffolk Technologies
Suffolk Technologies is an independent, returns-focused venture capital platform investing in early-stage companies transforming the built environment.
Our affiliation with Suffolk, a $10B+ construction enterprise, gives us a unique edge: direct access to customers, operators, projects, and real-world technology adoption.
About Suffolk
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.
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Suffolk Technologies invests in the next wave of technology transforming the physical world, backing companies using AI, automation, robotics, and new business models to reinvent some of the world’s largest, least digitized industries.
We’re looking for an MBA intern to join us for 10 weeks next summer. You’ll work directly with senior investors across live deals, evaluate companies and founders, develop an original investment thesis, and contribute to real investment decisions.
This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our Boston or San Francisco office.
- Build an investment thesis: Develop conviction around an emerging market, map the landscape, identify the companies that matter, and present your recommendation to the investment team.
- Source: Find exceptional founders and companies before everyone else does.
- Invest: Evaluate live opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, customer diligence, and investment memos.
- Build with AI: Use AI aggressively in your own work and help us rethink how an investment team can use it across research, sourcing, diligence, and portfolio work.
- MBA student graduating in 2028
- 3+ years of experience in investing, startups, technology, consulting, banking, operating roles, or another analytically rigorous environment
- Exceptional analytical judgment and the ability to quickly develop a point of view
- Deep curiosity about technology, startups, and how the physical world is changing
- High agency and comfort creating structure from ambiguity
- Strong communicator who can turn complex analysis into clear, compelling investment perspectives
About Suffolk Technologies
Suffolk Technologies is an independent, returns-focused venture capital platform investing in early-stage companies transforming the built environment.
Our affiliation with Suffolk, a $10B+ construction enterprise, gives us a unique edge: direct access to customers, operators, projects, and real-world technology adoption.
About Suffolk
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.
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Entry Level Venture Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level venture associate job?
Start by building direct exposure to startups or investment environments through internships, campus venture funds, or accelerator programs. At the entry level, employers prioritize analytical ability, genuine curiosity about early-stage companies, and clear communication over a long work history. A concise investment memo or deal analysis you've done independently can set you apart from other junior candidates with similar academic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level venture associates?
Companies hiring entry level venture associates right now include Gunderson Dettmer, HOF Capital, and Suffolk Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from early-stage venture firms, corporate venture arms, and startup accelerators that build in formal entry points for recent graduates and junior talent.
Are there remote entry level venture associate jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common in this field given the relationship-driven nature of venture work. About 67% of entry level venture associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving new grad candidates meaningful flexibility without limiting access to firms operating in major startup hubs.
Are these new grad venture associate jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, including internships and project-based work. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts a portfolio, a thesis-year investment project, or a campus fund role in place of full-time work history, making them accessible to recent graduates entering venture for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level venture associates?
Entry Level venture associate roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they generate consistent deal flow and need junior talent to support sourcing, diligence, and portfolio company research at scale.