Head of Investor Relations
VC Network
Posted on 2/7/2023
INACTIVE
Founders Factory

51-200 employees

Startup builder and funder with industry expertise
Company Overview
Founders Factory, co-created by seasoned entrepreneurs Brent Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox, provides a unique blend of capital, operational support, and access to industry leaders, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking to immerse themselves in the startup ecosystem. The company's Venture Studio and Accelerator programmes offer unparalleled opportunities for employees to contribute to the development of new ideas, technologies, and business models, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. With a portfolio of 300 companies that have raised $800mm in follow-on funding, Founders Factory demonstrates a strong competitive advantage and industry leadership, especially in sectors like FinTech, Health, Climate, Media & Telecoms, Consumer and Web3.
Financial Services
Education
Entertainment

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$12M

Founded

2015

Headquarters

, United Kingdom

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-10%
Locations
London, UK
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
CategoriesNew
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Have at least five (5) years of experience building networks and rapport in the alternative investments and a demonstrable track record of raising capital
  • Ideally, have a sound understanding of the early-stage venture capital market and the ability to speak credibly about our portfolio to a broad range of investors, including angels, family offices, venture capital funds, and institutions
  • Executives with a background in VC investor relations and/or alternative assets placement agents will be a good fit
Responsibilities
  • Building and qualifying a deep investor network, both across the continent and globally
  • Securing funding for the portfolio
  • Creating systems, tools, and practices that enable our portfolio ventures to successfully raise funding
  • Make direct introductions and help founders strategically engage with potential investors
  • Providing our founders with innovative solutions and strategic advice to assist them in closing their funding rounds
  • Manage the fundraise calendar, in conjunction with Head of Portfolio
  • Providing input into the investment process via a fundraising lens
  • Representing Founders Factory Africa and our companies at industry events
  • Ensuring our companies are sufficiently funded to enact their business plans and developing an investor network which is both informed of, and receptive to, the companies that Founders Factory Africa supports through its Build and Scale programmes