Deal Lead, Robinhood Ventures

About the team + role

As a Deal Lead for Robinhood Ventures, you will be at the forefront of sourcing and executing high-impact investments for our flagship publicly traded fund. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, conducting thorough financial and operational diligence, and supporting closing transactions in a competitive market. You will manage the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and evaluation through investment committee materials, negotiation support, and portfolio engagement. This role reports to the Head of Robinhood Ventures and offers a rare opportunity to help shape a new product from its early stages while contributing to long-term platform growth.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

What you’ll do

• Source new investment opportunities: proactively identify and source investment opportunities in growth-stage private companies through your network of VC firms, founders, and secondary markets
• Evaluate investments: lead the end-to-end diligence process, performing financial and operational analysis to support investment decisions
• Win the deal: participate in closing complex transactions, positioning Robinhood Ventures as a partner of choice for top-tier private companies
• Build AI-driven operations: test and implement AI-powered systems and tools to streamline Robinhood Ventures operations, from deal sourcing to diligence and portfolio monitoring
• Collaborate closely with legal, compliance, finance, and product teams to support fund operations and scalability

What you bring

• Investment experience: venture capital, growth equity, or private equity investing in growth-stage, pre-IPO technology companies
• A strong network: high-quality, active network within the technology and AI ecosystem, including relationships with founders and venture capital investors
• Investment judgment: proven ability to diligence investment opportunities and identify high-quality companies
• Firsthand experience working within a high-performing investment fund and understanding of established operational standards
• An ownership mindset with the ability to build or implement AI-driven systems to improve investment workflows
• Interest in developing junior talent and strengthening team capabilities
• Passion for Robinhood’s mission to expand financial access and increase participation in private market investing

What we offer

• 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 to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$221,000 — $260,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$195,000 — $229,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$173,000 — $203,000 USD

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

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