Head of BD & Capital Raising — Fintech/DeFi Growth

Index Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Industries, a stealth fintech startup in Chicago, seeks a Head of Business Development (Capital Raising) to open doors, close strategic partnerships, and drive fundraising as the company scales its innovative USHP project. You will coordinate with the CEO and cross‑functional teams to execute growth initiatives and investor outreach.

You will lead deal‑based negotiations, manage relationships with banks, fintechs, and venture investors, and represent the company at key industry events

Qualifications

• 7+ years in BD or corporate development, investment banking, or venture capital.
• Deep network in fintech, blockchain, or digital assets with real relationships.
• Experience supporting or leading capital raises (Series A and beyond).
• Strong deal‑structuring skills; comfortable reading term sheets and LOIs.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence; credible in boardrooms and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end partnership pipeline: sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic deals with fintechs, banks, protocols, and enterprise clients.
• Lead capital‑raising efforts alongside the CEO—managing VC/LP relationships, preparing materials, and due diligence processes.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and investor forums.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies for new verticals and distribution channels.
• Build and manage a network of advisors, angels, and institutional investors in fintech and blockchain.
• Work cross‑functionally with product and legal to structure and execute partnership agreements.

Skills

Business development

Capital raising

Deal structuring

Executive presence

Networking

Investor relations

Job description

Index Industries, a stealth fintech startup in Chicago, seeks a Head of Business Development (Capital Raising) to open doors, close strategic partnerships, and drive fundraising as the company scales its innovative USHP project. You will coordinate with the CEO and cross‑functional teams to execute growth initiatives and investor outreach.

You will lead deal‑based negotiations, manage relationships with banks, fintechs, and venture investors, and represent the company at key industry events