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Business Development Associate - VC

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must build and manage investor lists, facilitate investor journeys, organize events, take notes on calls, maintain investor relationships, arrange co-investments, and assist with presentations.
  • You will build investor lists, facilitate investor journeys, organize events, take call notes, manage correspondence, maintain investor relationships, and assist in presentations for capital raising.

Requirements

  • Building and maintaining a target list of potential investors including but not limited to angel investors, HNW/UHNW individuals, corporates, family offices and institutional investors
  • Helping facilitate the investor journey from initial sourcing all the way to securing commitments
  • Supporting with the planning, organisation, and hosting of investor lunches and dinners and other showcases for the fund, and its portfolio companies
  • Attending fundraise calls, taking call notes, updating the fundraise CRM, and arranging follow-up correspondence
  • Planning and arranging for the Partners to attend key industry events that are key to the fundraising effort, and managing all follow-up correspondence post these events
  • Maintaining ongoing relationships with investors post-close to help deliver both strategic and financial value
  • Working with colleagues to arrange relevant co-investment opportunities for our existing investors
  • Assist in creating presentations for capital raising purposes

Responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining a target list of potential investors including but not limited to angel investors, HNW/UHNW individuals, corporates, family offices and institutional investors.
  • Helping facilitate the investor journey from initial sourcing all the way to securing commitments.
  • Supporting with the planning, organisation, and hosting of investor lunches and dinners and other showcases for the fund, and its portfolio companies.
  • Attending fundraise calls, taking call notes, updating the fundraise CRM, and arranging follow-up correspondence.
  • Planning and arranging for the Partners to attend key industry events that are key to the fundraising effort, and managing all follow-up correspondence post these events.
  • Maintaining ongoing relationships with investors post-close to help deliver both strategic and financial value.
  • Working with colleagues to arrange relevant co-investment opportunities for our existing investors.
  • Assist in creating presentations for capital raising purposes.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Business Development Associate role?

The main purpose of the Business Development Associate role is to originate new capital relationships, build stakeholder relationships, and assist in fundraising efforts for the venture capital firm.

Who will the Business Development Associate report to?

The Business Development Associate will report directly to the Founder & Managing Partner.

What types of investors will the Associate be targeting?

The Associate will target a variety of investors, including angel investors, high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, corporates, family offices, and institutional investors.

Are there any specific responsibilities related to managing investor relationships?

Yes, the responsibilities include building and maintaining a target list of potential investors, facilitating the investor journey, and maintaining ongoing relationships with investors post-close.

Will the Associate have to organize any events?

Yes, the Associate will support the planning, organization, and hosting of investor lunches, dinners, and other showcases for the fund and its portfolio companies.

What administrative tasks will the Associate be responsible for during fundraising efforts?

The Associate will attend fundraise calls, take call notes, update the fundraising CRM, and arrange follow-up correspondence.

Is attending industry events part of the role?

Yes, the Associate will plan and arrange for the Partners to attend key industry events that are crucial to the fundraising effort.

Will the Associate be involved in creating presentations?

Yes, the Associate will assist in creating presentations for capital raising purposes.

What type of opportunities will the Associate arrange for existing investors?

The Associate will work with colleagues to arrange relevant co-investment opportunities for existing investors.

What kind of companies does the fund invest in?

The fund invests in companies that are transforming the relationship with the built world and its impact on people, business, and the environment.

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Human Resources
Industry
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Employees
2012
Founded Year

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