Across Ventures is a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm that seeks to invest in top-tier
micro VCs across frontier technology domains. We partner with exceptional micro VC General
Partners and their portfolio companies that are shaping the future of innovation—from AI and
blockchain to deep tech—while fostering strategic, long-term relationships with leading
Japanese limited partners (LPs). By bridging Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial dynamism with Japan’s industrial excellence, Across Ventures seeks to drive meaningful cross-border collaboration and long-term value creation.
Role Overview
This is a rare and unique opportunity to join the founding team of Across Ventures and help
shape a new type of venture capital platform at the intersection of innovation, capital, and global
partnership. The Partnerships and Business Operations Lead will play a critical role in building and scaling the firm’s LP engagement platform, cross-border innovation programs, and internal operating
model. This individual will work closely with the CEO as a trusted advisor and operator, helping
ensure that Across Ventures functions cohesively across investment, LP engagement,
operations, and ecosystem building. This position is based in the SF Bay Area.
** Further details on this role will be provided with candidates after initial screening.
Qualifications & Experience
Ideal candidates possess the experience working for/with both US startups and
traditional Japanese companies in business roles
Well-rounded business experience, including BD, strategy, operations, finance and
marketing (i.e. generalist vs. specialist)
Demonstrated experience driving or supporting open innovation projects involving startups and corporates
Strong familiarity with and curiosity about emerging technologies; ability to translate innovation to commercial objectives
Bias to action, driven by an entrepreneurial mindset.
Intellectually curious with a desire to continuously learn; technical background, a plus
Bi-lingual and bi-culutural between Japan and US
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
Low ego, high ownership, and strong team-player mentality
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from zero to one
Advanced degree in top US institutions preferred (e.g. MBA)
Own US permanent residency or citizenship