Platform & Communications Associate | London | Full-time
We're partnered with an ambitious early-stage venture capital fund to appoint a Platform & Communications Associate as it enters an exciting new phase of growth.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the ecosystem around a growing VC fund. Working closely with the Partners, you'll build relationships across founders, investors, operators and corporates, helping to strengthen the firm's network, reputation and market presence.
The Role
You'll play a key role in growing the firm's external platform and community, helping to position it as a trusted partner to founders, investors and the wider startup ecosystem. Responsibilities will include:
- Building and nurturing relationships across the venture, startup and technology ecosystem.
- Developing partnerships that create long-term value for both the fund and its portfolio.
- Supporting the firm's brand and visibility through events, content and community initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to connect exceptional founders, investors and partners.
- Working closely with the investment team to strengthen market intelligence and surface high-quality opportunities.
- Helping establish the fund as a recognised and well-connected player within the European venture ecosystem.
About You
You might currently work in venture capital, communications, public affairs, technology journalism, partnerships, founder relations, startup ecosystems or another business development and communications-led environment.
You'll likely:
- Be naturally outgoing and enjoy building long-term relationships.
- Have a genuine interest in startups, venture capital and entrepreneurship.
- Be commercially minded and proactive in spotting opportunities.
- Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
- Be highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial approach to your work.
- Enjoy bringing people together and creating valuable connections.
You may have built your own network, run a newsletter or podcast, organised events, developed a founder community, or become someone people naturally turn to for introductions and insight.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious venture capital fund at an exciting stage of its growth. You'll work closely with experienced investors, build relationships with founders and operators in the ecosystem, and play a meaningful role in shaping the firm's long-term success.
The role offers a highly attractive performance-related bonus structure, providing significant earning potential for someone who thrives on creating opportunities and building relationships.
If you're excited by startups, enjoy connecting exceptional people and want to build a long-term career within venture capital, we'd love to hear from you.
