Investment Advisor

Critical Sports and Entertainment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity upside tied to growth

Opportunity to shape capital strategy

Front-row seat to live events

Job summary

A rapidly scaling sports and entertainment platform in New York is seeking an Investment Advisor to support fundraising efforts and advise on capital strategy. The ideal candidate has 10–20 years of experience in capital markets and a proven track record in raising capital within the sports and entertainment industries. This role offers equity-based compensation tied to the company's growth and financing successes.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of experience in capital markets, private equity, venture capital, or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of valuation methods and financial modeling.
• Ability to balance growth-stage startup realities with long-term capital strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and execute fundraising strategy for active Series A.
• Serve as a direct senior advisor to the CEO on capital strategy.
• Leverage investor network to open doors across capital markets.

Skills

Experience in capital markets

Proven track record raising capital

Strong investor network

Understanding of valuation methods

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

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Compensation: Equity-based executive role with upside tied to successful fundraising; salary potential aligned with future financing rounds

About Us

Critical Sports & Entertainment (CSE) is a rapidly scaling sports and entertainment platform operating at the intersection of live events, athlete management, and cultural innovation. With seven management divisions and eight live event companies — three of which have grown exponentially this year — CSE is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious players in the industry.

Our ecosystem includes 70+ clients, 18+ professional athlete advisors, and an event portfolio that currently draws 800+ attendees per activation, scaling to 2,500–4,000+ attendees in 2026. With a portfolio spanning combat sports, basketball, football, NIL, music, and crossover cultural events, we are building a multi-vertical platform designed to capture global attention.

We are currently in an active Series A raise, with additional financing and investment opportunities anticipated in the near future.

The Role

CSE is seeking an Investment Advisor to join its executive ranks, serving as a high-level strategist and capital-raising partner. This role is focused on supporting our ongoing fundraising efforts and advising on long-term capital strategy as we scale across multiple divisions.

Importantly, this position will serve as a direct senior advisor to the CEO, working closely on high-stakes financing decisions, investor relations, and growth strategies that shape the future of the company.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and execute fundraising strategy for our active Series A and future rounds
• Serve as a direct senior advisor to the CEO on capital strategy, deal flow, and investor engagement
• Leverage investor network to open doors across sports, entertainment, and cultural capital markets
• Position CSE’s portfolio for strategic investors and potential co-investment opportunities
• Support the CEO, CRO, and CFO in developing/refining financial narratives, investor decks, and due diligence materials
• Provide insight on deal structuring, valuations, and potential exit strategies
• Act as a long-term capital partner to ensure scalability across CSE’s divisions and live event platforms

Ideal Background

• 10–20 years of experience in capital markets, private equity, venture capital, or investment banking
• Proven track record raising capital, ideally in sports, entertainment, or live event industries
• Strong network of investors spanning VC, PE, institutional capital, and high-net-worth individuals
• Experience advising on startup or growth-stage company raises, including equity and convertible instruments
• Strong understanding of valuation methods, financial modeling, and strategic partnerships
• Ability to balance growth-stage startup realities with long-term institutional capital strategies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take equity-first compensation tied to growth

Why Join CSE

• Opportunity to shape the capital strategy of one of the fastest-scaling sports and entertainment platforms in the U.S.
• Serve as a senior-level advisor directly to the CEO while building alongside an ambitious executive team with backgrounds across sports, culture, and business
• Equity upside tied to long-term growth and successful financing rounds
• Front-row seat to live events and sports properties at the center of culture

Joining CSE means becoming part of a bold, culture-shaping company that is redefining the future of sports and entertainment through innovation, scale, and impact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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