EMEA Startup & VC Growth Director – AI Infra

CoreWeave; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension

Life Assurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CoreWeave in London is seeking a Senior Director, Startup Business Development – EMEA to lead startup and VC initiatives across the region. You will align country sales, define priority ecosystems and convert early engagement into qualified opportunities that accelerate AI infrastructure adoption.

You will hire and develop a high‑performing EMEA team, build strategic relationships with venture firms, accelerators, universities and founders, and design scalable programmes that deliver pipeline,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships or venture leadership within cloud infrastructure or AI.
• Proven track record converting ecosystem relationships into qualified opportunities and revenue.
• Experience building senior relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, universities and founders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the EMEA startup BD strategy, operating plan and investment priorities.
• Develop regional startup opportunities, identify markets, investor portfolios, and potential customers.
• Build senior relationships with VC firms, accelerators, universities and founders.
• Lead a high‑performing EMEA startup BD team across priority geographies.

Skills

15+ years experience

Senior leadership

Startup ecosystem building

Partnerships & alliances

Strategic planning

Venture capital relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

CoreWeave in London is seeking a Senior Director, Startup Business Development – EMEA to lead startup and VC initiatives across the region. You will align country sales, define priority ecosystems and convert early engagement into qualified opportunities that accelerate AI infrastructure adoption.

You will hire and develop a high‑performing EMEA team, build strategic relationships with venture firms, accelerators, universities and founders, and design scalable programmes that deliver pipeline,