Startup Investment Manager

The Startup Investment Manager is accountable for managing the implementation of key areas of the investor and start-up engagement strategies at Digital Catapult, via the FutureScope acceleration programme, and reports to the Head of Startup Investment. The key objective of the Startup Investment team is to deliver initiatives that increase the level of private investment into advanced technology startups and deliver investment impact for Digital Catapult. The Startup Investment Manager will play a critical role in enabling Digital Catapult to scale our ability to support startups to raise investment (typically VC or angel investment). The role will provide exposure to the early-stage investment landscape, with the opportunity to build relationships with founders and investors, and will also focus on operations around managing our relationships as we look to scale our impact. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties) 

• Investment readiness programme delivery – manage the delivery of investment readiness activities that enable startups to become ready to raise investment, playing a key role in the coordination of these activities. 
• Fundraising asset development - manage the development of a portfolio of key resources and content that can be used by startups to assist their fundraising strategy and enable us to scale our ability to support a high volume of startups at once. 
• Relationship building - develop relationships with key stakeholders across Digital Catapult and act as an evangelist for the work we do with investors and assist startups to get investment ready. Work towards building new relationships with peers in the investment community, including attending events. 
• Portfolio support - track portfolio startups and assist alumni to build their fundraising strategies and make strategic introductions to investors in our network. 
• Communications - develop key external communication decks that clearly and concisely communicate investor opportunities to get involved with our programmes and position Digital Catapult with credibility in the investor community and support the investor communications strategy.  
• Research and data capture - research the investment landscape, key trends, and scout for emerging investment funds. Capturing data about our investor and startup relationships in our CRM.  

Requirements

• Takes a keen interest in startups and the venture capital industry, and enjoys staying up to date with startup news, technology developments and UK venture capital.
• Demonstrable relationship-building/stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Has a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions. 
• Ability to work both independently / autonomously and work effectively as part of a team. 
• Strong PC Skills (experience with either Microsoft or G suite to create high-quality presentations, and Excel or Sheets to organise data and perform basic analysis). 
• Previous experience working in programmes or at an accelerator is desirable but not essential.  

Deadline for Applications: 11th September 2024

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here. 

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!