Fine Structure Ventures

Who we are:

Fine Structure Ventures is a leading deep-tech venture capital firm investing in the next generation of startups commercializing fundamentally disruptive scientific innovation. Our independent venture capital group has had the privilege of backing great entrepreneurs building groundbreaking companies including Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Mainspring Energy, Debut Biotech, among many others. While we’re early-stage investors by choice, we’ll back exceptional teams at any stage. Our team of investors, engineers, and scientists is committed to bringing the insight, domain expertise, and relationships required to help our companies make a transformational impact.

DeepTech Fellowship Program:

Fine Structure Ventures is proud to offer venture capital fellowship opportunities for PhD candidates specializing in the physical or engineering sciences in our Boston office on a rolling basis. Fellows will work in multidisciplinary teams that will conduct scientific reviews, due diligence, business strategy, and market analysis around new ventures and potential investment opportunities. Students selected receive hands-on training through working directly on venture capital projects with our Investment Team to develop investment theses in prioritized areas of science and conduct scientific diligence (e.g., literature reviews, primary research with academic and industry KOLs), both for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies.

Who Can Apply:

Fellows will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity from our Boston office. Fellowship engagements are offered on a rolling basis, with start dates aligned to candidate availability and team needs.

We are looking for PhD candidates who are within 12–18 months of completing their degree, with strong scientific backgrounds and a specialization in the physical or engineering sciences preferred.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply to the program.

This is a paid fellowship. Duration and compensation will be determined based on the scope of the engagement and the fellow’s availability. Fine Structure Ventures considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including professional background and relevant work experience; as a result, actual compensation may vary.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a short cover letter with an overview of your background, research experience, and interest in deep-technology venture capital here. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary Range:

This is a part-time fellowship. The compensation for this position is an hourly rate between $55–$75, depending on experience. F-Prime considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including professional background and relevant work experience; therefore, actual compensation may vary.