Business Development & Ecosystem Associate

About the Role

We are collaborating with a dynamic early-stage venture capital fund based in London to appoint a Business Development & Ecosystem Associate. As the fund embarks on a significant growth phase, this role will be central in expanding the firm's network and enhancing its reputation within the venture capital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate relationships with founders, investors, limited partners (LPs), operators, corporates, and strategic collaborators.
• Expand the firm's network, including scouts, referral partners, and trusted advisers.
• Identify and foster opportunities to connect the fund with top-tier founders, investors, LPs, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate closely with the investment team to enhance market insight and identify promising opportunities.
• Represent the fund at various industry events and develop lasting relationships across the European venture ecosystem.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in venture capital, fundraising, startup partnerships, business development, or at early-stage tech companies is desirable.
• Outgoing personality with a passion for forming long-lasting, authentic relationships.
• Keen interest in startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
• Commercially savvy, proactive, and naturally inquisitive.
• Enjoys networking and uncovering opportunities to create valuable introductions.
• Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Possibly already known within the startup ecosystem through investing, scouting, partnerships, community engagement, or as a go-to connector and advisor.

Why Join?

This position offers the chance to work directly with the fund's leadership team, engage with founders and industry leaders, and significantly impact the firm’s future development and success. The role features a competitive performance-based bonus scheme, making it ideal for individuals passionate about relationship-building and opportunity creation within the venture ecosystem.