Venture Capital Partner, Robinhood Ventures

Robinhood’s mission has always been to democratize finance for all. With the upcoming launch of Robinhood Ventures, we’re taking a bold step forward—bringing access to private market investing to everyone, not just accredited investors! This new product line will unlock opportunities traditionally limited to a select few, helping more people participate in the growth of private companies. As a Venture Capital Partner, you will lead investment sourcing and portfolio management for Robinhood Ventures’ flagship publicly listed fund. You’ll work directly with founders, VCs, GPs/LPs, and secondary intermediaries to build a diversified portfolio of late-stage private companies and oversee its performance, regulatory alignment, and investor relationships.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.  This role reports to the SVP of Finance and Strategy.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

• Serve as the lead Venture Capital Partner for Robinhood Ventures, setting and executing investment strategies for publicly listed private funds
  
• Source investments through strong relationships with venture firms, founders, LPs, and secondary intermediaries
  
• Execute complex transactions in primary and secondary markets, including direct investments and transfers of interest
  
• Construct and manage a portfolio aligned with fund strategy, diversification goals, and risk tolerance
  
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, product, and finance teams to structure innovative, compliant investment vehicles
  
• Monitor and report on fund performance, exposure, liquidity, and allocations for internal and external stakeholders
  
• Represent Robinhood Ventures to prospective and current fund investors, articulating investment rationale and fund strategy
  
• Grow the investment team and help define new strategies and funds
  
• Continue to build the Robinhood Ventures business and product into one of the largest private markets investors in the world

• 10–15+ years of experience in private equity, venture capital, fund management, or secondary market transactions, ideally in late-stage/pre-IPO companies

• Extensive network across founders, venture firms, GPs, LPs, and secondaries markets

• Strong track record in sourcing, evaluating, and closing private investments in a regulated fund structure (e.g., BDCs, closed-end funds, interval funds)

• Solid understanding of U.S. securities regulations and fund reporting standards

• Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and execution capabilities in high-growth environments

• Highly collaborative communication style and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement

• Deep alignment with Robinhood’s mission and passion for making private markets more inclusive

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear goals, giving real-time feedback, and scaling impact through focus and innovation

• Hire and retain top talent by maintaining a high bar, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent gaps quickly and fairly

• Build community by connecting work to purpose, fostering inclusion, and leading with integrity

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career

• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching

• Best-in-class benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents

• Lifestyle wallet – a flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility support, and mental health coverage

• Time off to recharge: company holidays, paid time off, parental leave, sick time, and more!

• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, comfortable workspaces, and regular events