Full-Time

Investor Support Specialist

MicroVentures

MicroVentures

51-200 employees

Equity crowdfunding platform for startup investments

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • FINRA Series 7 & 63/66 (may be obtained under a condition of employment)
  • Preferably 3-5 years of experience in Client Service, Financial Services and/or Brokerage Services, interacting with clients in a proactive and consultative manner
  • Ability to ask appropriate, probing questions to clearly understand the client’s needs. Using good judgment when responding and selecting language and examples tailored to the specific experience level of the client
  • Collaborative and relationship-focused work style with demonstrated success in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple client situations, needs and inquiries simultaneously
Responsibilities
  • Exceed Expectations by providing an exceptional client experience to accredited investors through email, chat and phone contact channels
  • Educate Clients by engaging in discussions focused on educating the client on the nuances of investing in the private equity markets
  • Be Consultative by asking the right questions to learn the root cause of the client issue so that you resolve it efficiently and provide opportunities to enhance future interactions
  • Build strong client and internal relationships by collaborating within a team-based environment with a diverse group of financial professionals focused on meeting client needs and improving processes
  • Problem Solving by not only solving problems for clients but consistently seeking better ways to exceed client expectations

MicroVentures runs an equity crowdfunding platform within the fintech space. It lets both accredited and non-accredited investors invest in high-growth startups and private-market opportunities that were once only available to venture funds and institutions. The platform handles the investment process online and charges fees on both sides: investors incur fees based on their investment amount, while companies pay listing fees to run fundraising campaigns. It also provides educational resources to help investors understand equity crowdfunding risks. Compared with competitors, MicroVentures differentiates itself by enabling participation from non-accredited investors and by supporting a dual-fee model on the platform. The company’s goal is to connect a broad range of investors with early-stage opportunities in private markets and to facilitate funding for startups through its online marketplace.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Over $550M raised on platform since 2011 across 400+ companies.
  • Hybrid model provides Reg CF for non-accredited and Reg D for accredited investors.
  • Serves 60,000+ accredited investors including international participants.

What critics are saying

  • StartEngine and Wefunder fragment non-accredited investor base within 12-24 months.
  • 90% early-stage startup failures damage reputation and deter investors in 6-18 months.
  • SEC enforcement suspends operations and broker-dealer status in 18-36 months.

What makes MicroVentures unique

  • MicroVentures is the only major equity crowdfunding site registered as FINRA broker-dealer.
  • MicroVentures accepts less than 0.5% of startup applicants after rigorous due diligence.
  • MicroVentures offers investments starting at $100 for vetted startups since 2009.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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