Job Description

About Maincode Ventures n

Frontier AI requires a completely different kind of support. We know this intimately from our experience building Matilda and operating at the edge of the space. That is why we launched Maincode Ventures.

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We are backing the next generation of Australian-made frontier AI startups with much more than just a cheque. We have built the launchpad we wish we had, offering visionary founders:

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Founder salaries from Day 1

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Non-dilutive capital

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Unlimited access to Matilda AI products and tokens

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Comprehensive back-office operations support

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We know what it takes to succeed at the frontier. Now we are looking for a mission-oriented operator to help us find and fund the people who will build the future.

The Role n

We are looking for a Founding Investment Associate. If you are currently working at an established venture fund and want a faster track to real impact, this is your next step.

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You already know the mechanics of venture capital. You know how to source, evaluate, and write an investment memo. But you want more autonomy and a faster progression path than a traditional ten-year partner track can offer. Here, you will not just be screening deals for a massive partnership to vote on. You will build the fund alongside us, shape our investment thesis, and work directly with founders at the bleeding edge of AI.

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If you are tired of evaluating incremental B2B SaaS and want to focus purely on frontier technology, this role is for you.

What You Will Do n

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Lead Sourcing: Actively map the Australian AI ecosystem. You will network with researchers and engineers to identify exceptional future founders before they are on the radar of the broader VC market.

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Drive Diligence: Run deep evaluations on early-stage AI ventures. You will assess the technical viability of their models, the strength of their vision, and their potential to scale.

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Build the Fund: As a founding member of the team, you will design the internal systems of Maincode Ventures. You will build our deal flow tracking, shape our DD processes, and help deploy our back-office support for portfolio companies.

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Direct Founder Support: Act as a core operational partner to the startups we back. You will help them manage early growth and remove roadblocks so they can focus entirely on building.

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Who You Are n

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Venture Experienced: You have 2 to 3 years of experience in venture capital. You understand how funds operate, but you are looking for a role with higher agency and faster growth opportunities.

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AI Fluent: You deeply understand the current AI landscape. You know the difference between a thin wrapper and true frontier innovation, and the technical mechanics of AI excite you.

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High Agency: You thrive in unstructured environments. You take the initiative to build processes where none exist and you do not wait for a senior partner to tell you what to do next.

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Clear Communicator: You can distil complex technical concepts into sharp investment theses and build rapid rapport with highly technical founders.

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Why Join Us? n

This is a rare opportunity to step out of a rigid fund hierarchy and get in on the ground floor of a uniquely structured firm. You will be at the absolute forefront of the Australian AI ecosystem, working daily with the smartest minds in the space and accelerating your career by building a fund from day one.

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📌 Investment Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Maincode
📍 Melbourne