Investor Relations Associate

Capital Factory • Austin, TX

114d

About The Position

The Investor Relations Associate will get to know every active investor in Texas and help facilitate millions in venture capital funding by connecting our portfolio founders to angels and venture investors. You will be responsible for the execution of key Investor Relations programs including Investor Office Hours, helping portfolio startups understand different fundraising options and access IR resources, onboarding new investors into our community, and assisting with the launch of new IR initiatives. You’ll use Capital Factory’s network of active investors and proprietary software tools to curate matches between investors and founders. You’ll get three years of venture capital experience in a year by observing large volumes of early stage companies and learning how VCs view and evaluate potential investments. Capital Factory attracts the best startups in the state and connects them with exactly who they need to grow their business - whether that’s their next partner, mentor, client, employee or investor. Our Ventures Team facilitates all of these interactions - and we’re seeking a strong leader with a proven background in the startup community to optimize and grow our programming opportunities across Texas.

Requirements

• Experience with the startup and technology markets.
• Basic understanding of startup funding terms, options, and mechanisms.
• Ability to use data to understand problems and make connections.
• Organized and able to plan ahead, adaptable to last minute changes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while paying strict attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high quality work on time in a dynamic organization under time pressure.
• Willingness to work at least 45 hours per week.
• Commitment to stay in Texas for 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Make valuable introductions between founders and investors when there is mutual interest.
• Be the primary point-of-contact for investors, building a long term relationship.
• Share relevant startups, events, and other opportunities with investors, and track their engagement.
• Organize office hours, in-person and virtual, for investors to meet with relevant portfolio founders.
• Network with venture capitalists and angel investors to establish deal flow relationships.
• Attend events with investors and introduce new portfolio companies.
• Take calls and meetings with investors to better understand their investment thesis.
• Make over a dozen curated introductions between investors and our portfolio founders every day.
• Attend weekly Ventures Team Sync, Investor Relations Sync and other relevant meetings.
• Attend monthly First Look events.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off (one week is between Christmas and New Year’s).
• Personal health, vision and dental insurance paid 100% by Capital Factory.
• 401k program with 50% company matching.
• Life insurance, short & long term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave including 10 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 4 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents.
• $1,000 personal innovation budget on your first year anniversary and then an additional $500 each anniversary thereafter.
• Coworking membership at Capital Factory with garage parking space, metro pass, or rideshare credits and access to the onsite gym.
• A priceless network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level