Key Responsibilities

Investor Relationship Building and Management:

• Cultivate and expand relationships with institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and other relevant funding sources.

• Leverage existing connections and proactively establish new ones within the investment community to drive fundraising efforts.

• Work with our team on investor communications and reporting.

• Explore and proactively work on synergies between our existing investment vehicles and stakeholder groups.

Strategic Fundraising:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to scale AUM and support the launch of new investment funds.

• Collaborate with the Founding Partner to define and articulate compelling value propositions that resonate with potential investors.

• Drive the end-to-end fundraising process from planning, execution, and evaluation, including the identification of targets, qualification of leads, conducting due diligence/KYC, and closing investment commitments.

Pipeline Management:

• Manage a consistent pipeline of potential investors, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, communications, and progress.

• Utilize CRM systems and other tools to track and report on fundraising activities, providing regular updates to the Founding Partner.

Due Diligence Support:

• Collaborate with the investment team to provide necessary information and insights to potential investors during the due diligence process.

• Address investor inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner, ensuring a positive investor experience.

Market Research and Insights:

• Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and investor preferences to tailor fundraising efforts and strategies accordingly.

• Contribute to the development of market insights and investor intelligence to refine the firm's fundraising approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).

• Proven track record of success in fundraising in the venture capital or private equity industry, with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• In-depth knowledge of the VC/PE investor ecosystem in the United States and globally.

• Strong network and connections within the investment community that includes HNW individuals, family offices, and/or athletes, with a history of building and maintaining relationships.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex investment concepts in a compelling manner.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Positive mindset and focus on delivering exceptional results and value to investors.

• Proficiency in using CRM systems and other fundraising tools.

• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Why You Might Be Excited About Us

• There is a huge capacity for growth and development.

• We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and at high energy levels.

• We are not a team of micromanagers. You will be expected to identify and define opportunities, pursue those opportunities, and add value in any way you can.

• You'll be expected to bring your own experience and perspective to help us do the right things and raise flags if you think we should do things differently.

• You love sports. 

What You Should Know About Us

• We're a small but growing team, so if you prefer more established companies, it might not be the right fit. You'll help build and enhance our company's culture.

• As we operate in a startup and entrepreneurial space, projects and priorities may shift given dynamic marketplace opportunities.

• We operate in a global ecosystem, which translates to time-zone variability and asynchronous working styles.

• We partner and work with the top athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, Premier League, and more. 

• As we’re all-in on our pursuit of changing the game, we have a very committed approach, which might translate into time investment outside of traditional office hours.

This is a hybrid work environment. You will be required to attend the LA-based office 2-3 times per week. 

Pay Range: $150,000 - $250,000 DOE. Total compensation will include base + bonus + carry. 

For interested candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@instudioventures.com