Job Details

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.

Title of Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA

Company Stage of Funding: Early-Stage Venture Capital Fund

Office Type: Hybrid (4–5 days per week in office)

Salary: $150,000 – $300,000 base, plus performance-based incentives

Company Description

We are partnered with one of the world's most active early-stage venture capital funds, backing over 500 companies across industries with a combined portfolio valuation exceeding $100B. Their track record includes 30+ unicorns and a deep network of elite limited partners, executives, and founders.

This firm is not just funding the next wave of category-defining startups—they are actively shaping the future of technology through their close collaboration with entrepreneurs, LPs, and industry leaders. Joining their lean, entrepreneurial team means exposure to groundbreaking startups, high-growth venture operations, and an unparalleled platform for building long-term impact.

What You Will Do

As Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will be the connective tissue across all core functions—investing, finance, LP relations, and operations. This role is a unique opportunity to bring clarity and structure to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee and streamline fund operations, ensuring efficient processes across investing, LP relations, finance, and general operations.
• Manage the execution of investment processes, including capital calls, documentation, and portfolio company disbursements.
• Partner with leadership to align strategic initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Build scalable processes and systems to ensure smooth coordination across internal teams and third-party stakeholders.
• Support organizational growth by contributing to hiring, team management, and operational excellence initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Background

• Experience (2–6 years): Operational or project management experience where you coordinated across multiple stakeholders (internal and external).
• Strong background in investment banking, management consulting, or venture/private equity operations, OR operational leadership at a high-growth startup.
• Demonstrated ability to manage demanding timelines with precision, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, unstructured environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, LPs, and external partners.
• Excited about operational excellence within the venture capital ecosystem (without necessarily aspiring to become an investor).

Preferred

• Direct experience with fund operations, including capital calls, legal documentation, or portfolio company disbursements.
• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university with strong academic performance.
• Track record of thriving in high-growth, entrepreneurial settings.

Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

• Base salary: $150,000 – $300,000, commensurate with experience.
• Upside potential: Significant long-term wealth-building opportunity through performance-based incentives.
• Exposure: Direct collaboration with top founders, LPs, and investors shaping the next generation of category-defining startups.
• Growth environment: Fast-paced and intellectually rigorous, with opportunities to expand responsibility quickly.