We are a fast-growing consumer, consumer tech venture headquartered in London, entering an
important phase of expansion and institutionalisation. We are seeking an exceptional senior
professional to build and lead our external capital strategy across Venture Capital, Private Equity
and Family Offices.
This is a high-ownership, entrepreneurial leadership role combining capital raising, investor origination, transaction
management and post-investment Investor Relations.
The successful candidate will become the company’s principal owner of the investor ecosystem — from identifying
and cultivating institutional investors, through fundraising and transaction execution, to building long-term relationships
with investors following their investment.
The mandate is fundamentally capital formation + relationship management + strategic investor engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and execute the company’s end-to-end fundraising strategy.
- Develop the optimal investor universe across VCs, PE funds, Family Offices and strategic
- investors.
- Develop the company’s investment thesis, equity story and capital-raising narrative.
- Build and manage a structured fundraising pipeline from initial contact through closing.
- Lead investor meetings, presentations, follow-ups and fundraising negotiations.
- Coordinate due diligence and work with legal, financial and other professional advisers
- through transaction completion.
- Advise the Founder/CEO on valuation expectations, investor appetite, financing structures
- and fundraising timing.
- Build a multi-year capital strategy for future financing rounds and strategic capital
- requirements.
EKAKSHAA CONSUMER BRANDS PRIVATE LIMITED
CIN: U10790MH2024PTC email id:
2. Investor Network & Origination
- Develop deep, senior-level relationships across the UK, European and international
- Establish direct relationships with investment partners, CIOs, principals and family-office decision makers.
- Identify and cultivate prospective investors ahead of formal fundraising processes.
- Maintain a high-quality investor CRM and relationship-mapping system.
- Continuously monitor investor appetite, sector trends, valuation benchmarks and competing
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- We are looking for a highly networked, commercially driven capital-raising professional with
- a demonstrable track record of personally originating and closing investment transactions.
- 10–15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven track record in fundraising / capital raising / investment transactions.
- Demonstrable experience of personally originating and closing transactions, rather than
- only supporting execution.
- Established relationships with VCs, Growth/PE investors and Family Offices.
- Strong understanding of the UK and European investment ecosystem.
- Experience in D2C, consumer, retail, FMCG, e-commerce, consumer technology or
- adjacent sectors preferred.
- Strong financial, valuation and transaction knowledge.
- Experience managing sophisticated investor due diligence and negotiations.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to operate credibly with Founders, CEOs, Boards and Investors.
HIGHLY VALUED
- Digitally native / D2C brands
- UK / European / US investors
- Growth equity or private equity
- Strategic / corporate investors
- A high-quality existing investor network will be a significant advantage.
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Head–Fundraising, Investor Relations & Capital Partnerships in London employer: Lumara Global
At Lumara, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their roles. As a Senior Key Account Manager, you will benefit from direct access to the founder, ensuring your voice is heard and your contributions are valued. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a focus on innovation in the retail media space, Lumara is an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a vibrant environment.
