Principal

BITKRAFT Ventures
Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Denver, Chicago, London, Lisbon, Madrid, Berlin, Cape Town, Singapore, Pune

WHO WE ARE: 

BITKRAFT Ventures is a global leader in early-stage investments at the intersection of gaming, Web3, and immersive technologies. With over $1B in assets under management and 130+ portfolio companies, we empower visionary founders to shape the future of interactive entertainment and digital economies.

We are a diverse, distributed team united by a shared mission: to identify and support innovative startups that will define the future of virtual worlds, economies, and experiences. At BITKRAFT, we focus on early-stage investments that fuel the convergence of physical and digital realities, a concept we call Synthetic Reality.

We are excited to meet candidates who are passionate about shaping the future of gaming and immersive technologies and are eager to join our dynamic, fast-growing team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a Principal to join our Equity investment team. In this role, you’ll drive deal origination, manage and execute venture capital transactions, and provide strategic support to our portfolio. This is a pivotal role, ideal for a candidate who excels in managing process and workflow, establishing best practices in analytical and investment frameworks, shaping strategy & analytical frameworks, serving as main point of contract for portfolio company founders and mentoring junior team members. We seek someone with a genuine passion for startups, venture capital, the gaming industry and driving team performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transaction Management: Lead all investment stages—from origination and evaluation through to execution. You’ll assess potential deals, create financial models, and collaborate with BITKRAFT partners on final decisions.
• Portfolio Oversight: Manage portfolio companies, including KPI tracking, financial reporting, strategy review, and identifying key support areas. You’ll also represent BITKRAFT on board roles as needed.
• Deal Origination & Networking: Cultivate relationships within the startup and venture capital community to identify new investment opportunities, partnerships for portfolio companies and represent BITKRAFT as a prominent industry ambassador.
• Market Insights & Research: Help set research, thesis and content development agenda. Develop expertise in key sectors, formulating data-driven investment theses to identify emerging opportunities.
• Equity Team Operations: Collaborate with senior leadership to mentor the investment team, delegate work effectively, and foster sound investment practices among junior associates, analysts, and interns. Work with senior leadership to set fund strategy, analytical frameworks and investment processes.
• Fundraising Support: Assist with BITKRAFT’s fundraising efforts for future funds.

YOU

• Experience & Education: Background in investing, finance, business, or related fields, with significant expertise in gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.
• Management Skills: Experienced in people management, setting and delegating tasks, as well as fostering professional team growth.
• Investment Savvy: Extensive experience in venture capital or startups, with strong financial modeling and research capabilities.
• Networked: Established relationships with founders, investors, and industry stakeholders.
• Analytical & Process-Oriented Mindset: Excellent quantitative, strategic, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail. Structured thinking and execution-oriented approach to work.
• Effective Communicator: Strong interpersonal, persuasion and relationship-building abilities with clear and candid communication style.
• Professionalism, Stature & Reliability: Lead by example with excellence and reliability in delivery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Reports to: Scott Rupp, Founding General Partner
• Location: Major city in Europe preferred, possible exceptions for New York City  
• Language: Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Travel Requirement: Position requires travel

WHY JOIN BITKRAFT?

At BITKRAFT, we foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where innovation thrives. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate individuals who are driving the next wave of disruption in gaming, Web3, and immersive technologies. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on emerging companies while developing your career in the fast-growing field of venture capital.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive work environment.