Senior Investment Associate

Funderbeam Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture capital platform in London is hiring a Senior Investment Associate to lead fundraising processes and manage investor relationships for high-growth companies. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in venture capital or early-stage funding, strong analytical skills, and a network in the investment community. This is a full-time, hybrid role with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working flexibility

Access to a global network

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in venture capital, startup investment, or early-stage funding.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong understanding of investment markets and financial instruments for growth-stage companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes for startups and scaleups.
• Build and manage relationships with VCs, family offices, and strategic investors.
• Evaluate startups and investment materials for platform onboarding.

Skills

Venture capital knowledge

Client relationship management

Fundraising expertise

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA or MBA

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring: Senior Investment Associate

Join Venturebeam and be part of reshaping the global venture landscape and placing impact at its core.

Venturebeam Simple. Powerful. Regulated.

We elevate the venture ecosystem to new heights, blending cutting-edge technology with unparalleled operational and financial acumen. We are not just about setting new standards. We are creating the gold standard.

With a team of leading professionals worldwide in impact, technology, investment, finance, risk and operations, product development, and scale, we are here to bring impact to venture investing.

Venturebeam is seeking a Senior Investment Associate to join the team. This role is focused on leading and executing capital-raising processes for high-growth and impact-driven companies. It involves working closely with clients, investors, and internal teams across the full investment lifecycle. The Senior Investment Associate will play a key role in sourcing, preparing, and closing investment opportunities on the Venturebeam platform. The role is well suited to candidates who thrive in fast-paced, venture-focused environments and bring a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in venture finance and impact investing
• A dynamic and collaborative international team of experts
• High ownership and the ability to shape how we grow, scale, and deliver impact
• Access to a global network of investors, founders, and industry leaders
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Flexibility through hybrid working and generous leave policies
• A fast-paced environment that values curiosity, creativity, and ambition

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes for startups and scaleups, from origination to close
• Build and manage relationships with VCs, family offices, and strategic investors
• Evaluate startups and investment materials (pitch decks, financials, traction, etc.) for platform onboarding
• Collaborate with founders to refine investor materials and ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive proactive outreach to expand Venturebeam’s investor network
• Project manage deal execution across internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain CRM and pipeline tracking to support visibility and execution efficiency
• Stay on top of venture market trends to inform targeting and platform strategy
• Share insights to help evolve Venturebeam’s value proposition for founders and investors

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required; additional qualifications (e.g. CFA, MBA) are a plus.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally including at least 1–2 years in venture capital, startup investment, or early-stage funding environments.
• Prior exposure to VC deal sourcing, due diligence, or portfolio management strongly preferred.
• An existing network of venture capital investors, family offices, and startup founders is highly desirable to accelerate deal sourcing and investor engagement.
• Experience in client-facing roles in financial services, investment advisory, or legal/transactional environments.
• Familiarity with cap tables, term sheets, startup valuation methods, and the end-to-end venture financing process.
• Strong understanding of investment markets, investor types (VC, FO, angels), and financial instruments relevant to growth-stage companies.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.

Location: EU or UK

Type: Full-time / Remote (Hybrid - depending on location)

Apply now if you’re passionate about helping companies grow and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Learn more about us at www.venturebeam.com