Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

Skills:
Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Fundraising, Partnership Development, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Leadership, Networking,

About Us

We are an ambitious startup seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join our leadership team. This role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to shape the future of an early-stage company.

Role Overview

The Director of Fundraising will lead all capital raising initiatives and investor relations, playing a crucial role in securing the company's financial future. This position reports directly to the Founder & CEO and will be instrumental in the company's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies for seed and Series A rounds within given time frame.
• Build and maintain relationships with angel investors, venture capital firms, and other potential investors
• Create compelling pitch decks and investor presentations
• Lead due diligence processes
• Structure and negotiate investment terms
• Establish investor relations protocols and communications
• Collaborate with leadership team on financial modeling and business planning
• Secure minimum of 9-15 strategic partnerships in first year post-funding
• Generate partnership-driven revenue or value equivalent to set targets
• Establish partnership evaluation and management framework
• Create scalable partnership program structure
• Monitor fundraising landscape and identify strategic opportunities
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in startup fundraising, venture capital, or investment banking
• Proven track record of successfully closing investment rounds
• Strong network within the investment community
• Excellence in financial modeling and valuation
• Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
  
  

Compensation Structure

• Initial Phase: No base salary during fundraising period
• Post-Funding:
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Significant equity package
• Performance bonuses tied to fundraising & partnership milestones
• Full benefits package upon funding
  
  

Success Metrics

• Successfully secure initial funding round within agreed timeframe
• Develop robust pipeline of qualified investors
• Establish effective investor relations infrastructure
• Meet or exceed fundraising targets
  
  

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to join leadership team of high-potential startup
• Significant equity upside
• Autonomy in building fundraising function from ground up
• Direct impact on company's trajectory and success
  
  

To Apply

Please submit your resume, and documented track record of successful fundraising deals to [email protected]. Include "Director of Fundraising & Partnerships Application" in the subject line. Or fill the google form https://forms.gle/wpAVdfjbAovBpBoTA .