Associate, Venture Capital Investing

Rhapsody Venture Partners is looking for an Associate to join their team in Cambridge, MA. In this role, you’ll be on the hunt for the next big startup to add to their portfolio. You’ll work closely with both startups and large companies to foster innovation and help bring groundbreaking technologies to market. If you’re passionate about science and engineering and want to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Source and evaluate potential startup investments for Rhapsody’s portfolio.
• Work with startups and large companies to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Join a startup in the portfolio to assist with operational tasks like business development.

What You Need

• Graduate from a top school with a degree in engineering or applied science.
• Experience in a client-facing role, like consulting, where you developed strong communication skills.
• Curious about science and engineering, with a desire to understand how things work.
• Comfortable engaging with executives from both startups and large companies.
• Passionate about helping breakthrough technologies succeed in the market.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment.

What You’ll Love

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Chance to make a real impact by helping startups bring their technologies to market.
• Collaboration with leading corporations and cutting-edge startups.
• Broad autonomy to manage your work and make decisions.

About the Firm

• Rhapsody Venture Partners is based in Cambridge, MA, focusing on early-stage applied science and engineering companies.
• The firm supports startups with investment and operational assistance.
• They have built a strong innovation ecosystem connecting startups with industry partners.
• Rhapsody aims to reduce time-to-commercialization for transformative technologies.