Investment Principal

YXS Capital backs companies shaping the future of how the world powers, builds, moves, and computes. We invest in founders advancing critical technologies that drive long‑term progress, economic resilience, and meaningful impact at global scale.

Built with institutional rigor and a deep passion for technological advancement, YXS Capital is a global venture platform with a track record ranking among the top 1 percent of venture fund managers worldwide. Our work is driven by a belief that exceptional technology, paired with disciplined capital and long‑term partnerships, creates a better future.

Founded by operators and investors with deep capital markets experience, YXS Capital partners closely with founders through critical growth and scale phases. We combine institutional‑grade investment discipline with a founder‑aligned mindset, operating across the U.S., Europe, and select international markets.

We are seeking an experienced Principal to represent YXS Capital in San Francisco and lead our on‑the‑ground presence in the Bay Area.

This is a senior investment role for a highly driven venture investor with deep SF ecosystem credibility, strong judgment, and the ambition to operate at the highest level of the industry. You will serve as a core extension of the partnership, representing YXS Capital locally while remaining tightly aligned with global strategy.

The role reports directly to the Managing Partners.

Identify and originate high‑quality investment opportunities from Seed / Series A through Series D in the Bay Area. Maintain an active, high‑trust presence with founders, venture firms, angels, accelerators, and operators. Consistently represent YXS Capital as a long‑term, high‑conviction partner within the SF ecosystem.

Lead investments end‑to‑end, including sourcing, founder engagement, diligence, investment memos, IC discussions, and execution. Partner closely with the Managing Partners on conviction‑building, portfolio construction, and strategic decision‑making.

Support portfolio companies through active engagement, strategic guidance, and selective hands‑on involvement. Contribute to monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for value creation across the portfolio.

Maintain and expand YXS Capital’s brand recognition and reputation across the Bay Area through curated events, private dinners, conferences, and ecosystem engagement. Represent the firm with credibility, consistency, and seniority.

Contribute to investment theses, market research, and forward‑looking insights on emerging technologies and sectors. Participate in shaping YXS Capital’s perspective as a thought leader alongside the broader investment team.

Support global firm initiatives, including strategic partnerships, cross‑border opportunities, and selective government or institutional relationships. Up to 20 percent travel expected.

8+ years of experience in venture capital, with time spent at an established and highly respected SF‑based VC firm. Strong understanding of Seed / Series A through growth‑stage investing dynamics.

Deep, authentic relationships across the SF startup ecosystem, including founders, investors, and operators. Proven ability to source proprietary opportunities through trust, reputation, and sustained presence.

Comfortable operating with significant autonomy, responsibility, and pace. This role requires consistent high output, long hours when needed, and a strong internal drive to perform at the top of the field.

You treat founders as long‑term partners while maintaining rigorous investment standards. You balance empathy with discipline and independent thinking.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to articulate investment theses, founder narratives, and market insights with clarity,…