Senior Associate - Deep Tech

InforCapital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrepreneurs First (EF), a venture firm that backs exceptional individuals before they start companies, is hiring a Senior Associate in London for a 2027 cohort targeting founders working on frontier/deep tech. EF's portfolio includes Tractable (computer vision unicorn), Magic Pony Technology (acquired by Twitter for $150m), and Gensyn.

The Senior Associate identifies outlier individuals and helps them build companies, deploying millions of dollars annually into founders and teams; Senior

Qualifications

• 4–8 years' experience after university in deep tech.
• Experience as a founder, investor, or startup operator is common.
• Strong network-building and talent evaluation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute theses to identify exceptionally talented individuals early.
• Advise prospective founders on careers and fundraising strategies.
• Build relationships with experts across technical fields.
• Influence decisions on which founders and companies EF invests in.

Skills

Deep tech expertise

Talent scouting

Founder networking

Job description

Role Overview

Entrepreneurs First (EF), a venture firm that identifies and backs exceptional individuals before they start companies ("talent investing"), is hiring a Senior Associate in London for a 2027 cohort targeting founders working on frontier/deep tech. EF's portfolio includes Tractable (computer vision unicorn), Magic Pony Technology (acquired by Twitter for $150m), and Gensyn. The Senior Associate identifies outlier individuals and helps them build companies, deploying millions of dollars annually into founders and teams; Senior Associates are expected to be promoted to Principal within 18-24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute theses on where to find exceptionally talented individuals early in their careers
• Become a trusted advisor to prospective founders, from career advice to fundraising support
• Build relationships with experts across a broad range of technical fields
• Serve as a key influencer in deciding which founders and companies EF invests in

Qualifications

• 4-8 years' experience post-university, likely as a founder, investor, or startup operator in deep tech
• Deep expertise in one or more frontier technologies, developed formally or informally
• Intellectually curious, driven, strong network builder, and a discerning judge of talent

Location

London, United Kingdom.