We are looking for a highly driven and talented individual to join our team as a Venture Scout to support our investment team. You will work in our London office, reporting to the CEO & Investment Director and working closely with the whole team, sourcing and analysing new investment opportunities and supporting the overall fund growth plan.
We are a small team, so this is an opportunity to take on significant responsibility from Day 1 and to help guide our fund as it grows. The ideal candidate will be proactive and open to new ideas, happy to challenge and be challenged, and excited at the prospect of being part of something new.
If you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career in Sports Venture Capital, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining Accelerate Ventures and how you can add value to our team.
About Accelerate Ventures
Accelerate Ventures is a fully funded VC fund focussing on the Sports, Technology and Culture sectors. We use our partnerships with elite sports teams and our in-house consulting expertise to help our portfolio companies unlock the next phase of their growth potential.
Responsibilities
As a Venture Scout, you will:
- Proactively source and screen new investment opportunities
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify and prioritise potential investment themes and sectors
- Build and maintain a network of founders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts
- Contribute to the firm's thought leadership and brand awareness through writing blog posts, newsletters, and social media content
Requirements
- A strong academic background
- A passion for entrepreneurship and innovation and a keen interest in sport, emerging technologies and trends
- Excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills, both written and verbal
- A high level of initiative, curiosity, and creativity, and a willingness to learn and take feedback
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset and a positive and professional attitude
Application Process
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining Accelerate Ventures and how you can add value to our team. These should be submitted to lucasdanson@accelerateventures.co.uk or via LinkedIn.
Select applicants will be invited to interviews with the team in our London office, with the best interviewees from the first round called back for final screening.
Accelerate Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees and our portfolio companies.