Programmatic and Investment Support Opportunities

Village Capital is reinventing the system to back the entrepreneurs of the future. Known for its groundbreaking approaches to supporting founders who are building solutions to emergent social, economic, and environmental challenges, VilCap unlocks critical social and financial capital for early-stage companies to maximize business and impact growth. Since 2009, Village Capital has supported close to 1,800 startups that have raised over USD 7 billion in investment capital.

The Role

We invite expressions of interest from candidates or freelancers/consultants who have experience supporting accelerator/incubator programs, especially with early-stage companies, have good knowledge of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in their local regions, as well as demonstrated experience in program management, and investment support.

Potential opportunities

We Are Always Looking For Individuals To Perform All Or Some Of The Following Tasks As Part Of a Larger Team

• Sourcing and Due Diligence: Identify and recruit high-potential companies to participate in the program, including creating a database of sourced startups, application scoring and participating in the selection processes.
• Programmatic Support: support the design and implementation of Village Capital programs including but not limited to program logistics and coordination, providing technical and organizational support to ensure the successful delivery of program outcomes
• Reporting: Support in the development of briefings books, company progress reports and program final report. This involves company interviews and providing insights for selection calls
• Mentor Engagement and Database: create detailed mentor list of sector-specific investors, organizations, and industry leaders.
• Stakeholder communications: manage communications with entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors.
• Investment Support: on top of sourcing and due diligence, support with financial check-ins with cohort’s startups including creation of the Deal Book and investment memos when appropriate.
  
  

Ideal Profile

• You are a freelancer/consultant who has experience supporting accelerator/incubator programs, especially with early-stage companies
• You have good knowledge of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in your local region
• You have a demonstrated experience in program management and/or investment support.
• You have good interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at working with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
• You are a strong networker & relationship builder
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to make a positive impact
• Fantastic work culture