Executive Vice President

About East Sunshine Ventures

East Sunshine Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley, focused on seed and pre-seed investments in Fintech and B2B SaaS companies. The fund partners with high-potential founders and supports them in scaling within the financial services industry. Team members leverage deep sector expertise and an extensive network of industry relationships to create value for portfolio companies. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, offering significant exposure to innovative technologies and emerging business models.

Role Description

The Executive Vice President is a full-time remote role responsible for leading investment strategy, portfolio management, and firm growth across Fintech and B2B SaaS sectors.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early-stage deals, conduct due diligence, structure and negotiate investments, and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Oversee relationships with founders, co-investors, and strategic partners, providing guidance on go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and scaling within financial services.
• Contribute to firm operations, including brand building, thought leadership, and internal process optimization.
• Mentor junior team members and represent the fund at industry events.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or strategic corporate development, preferably in Fintech or B2B SaaS.
• Proven track record in sourcing deals, performing financial and market analysis, leading due diligence, and structuring early-stage investments.
• Deep understanding of financial services, technology trends, and startup dynamics, with the ability to assess product-market fit and scalability.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience working closely with founders and executive teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring, team collaboration, and contributing to overall firm strategy and culture.
• Comfort working in a remote, distributed environment with strong self-management, decision-making, and accountability.
• An advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred; relevant professional certifications or prior startup experience are a plus.