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We know this intimately from our experience building Matilda and operating at the edge of the space. That is why we launched Maincode Ventures.\nWe are backing the next generation of Australian-made frontier AI startups with much more than just a cheque. We have built the launchpad we wish we had, offering visionary founders:\nFounder salaries from Day 1\n\nNon-dilutive capital\n\nUnlimited access to Matilda AI products and tokens\n\nComprehensive back-office operations support\n\nWe know what it takes to succeed at the frontier. Now we are looking for a mission-oriented operator to help us find and fund the people who will build the future.\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a Founding Investment Associate. If you are currently working at an established venture fund and want a faster track to real impact, this is your next step.\nYou already know the mechanics of venture capital. You know how to source, evaluate, and write an investment memo. But you want more autonomy and a faster progression path than a traditional ten-year partner track can offer. Here, you will not just be screening deals for a massive partnership to vote on. You will build the fund alongside us, shape our investment thesis, and work directly with founders at the bleeding edge of AI.\nIf you are tired of evaluating incremental B2B SaaS and want to focus purely on frontier technology, this role is for you.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead Sourcing: Actively map the Australian AI ecosystem. You will network with researchers and engineers to identify exceptional future founders before they are on the radar of the broader VC market.\n\nDrive Diligence: Run deep evaluations on early-stage AI ventures. You will assess the technical viability of their models, the strength of their vision, and their potential to scale.\n\nBuild the Fund: As a founding member of the team, you will design the internal systems of Maincode Ventures. 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