Hey, We're Founders Factory
Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world's leading companies.
Our platform offers founders capital, operational support from a team of 100 hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to industry leaders like L'Oreal, Aviva, Standard Bank, Johnson & Johnson D.C. and Reckitt. Since 2015, our 300 portfolio companies have raised $720mm follow on funding from some of the leading names in venture.
We operate sector-focused accelerator programs and venture funds, investing in visionary founders at early stages. Our Studio partners with entrepreneurs at day one, developing new ideas, technologies and business models into high-growth companies
This is a unique opportunity to build category-defining startups in partnership with Founders Factory’s experienced team.
What you'll do:
Founders Factory is hiring for an Investor in London who can help source, invest in and support 10 new accelerator investments per year, an additional 2 newly created studio companies and a growing portfolio of existing investments.
The role will require building relationships in the local community with founders, angels, VCs, universities. Good candidates should have outstanding people skills, hustle, resilience, deep empathy with founders and a high curiosity for technology and tech startups. You will also work with founders through the accelerator programme and beyond to help with defining their fundraising strategy, formulating their story, assisting with the creation/review of investment materials and supporting them to raise their next round of funding.
Our goal is for Founders Factory to be the best platform for founders to start and grow their startups. We are looking for someone who shares that ambition and has the passion and expertise to achieve it.
Why work with us:
We are guided by a set of core values that shape the way that we think and act. We hold ourselves accountable to these, and measure ourselves against them. We are looking for candidates that share these principles and can help Founders Factory to thrive:
- Think big, act small, move fast
- Value momentum over perfection
- Embrace uncertainty and remain decisive
- Suggest solutions, not problems.
- Prioritize diversity to strengthen our collective intelligence
- Be polite, generous and show empathy to others, always
Note: Salary comp for this role is £45 - £50k/annum. Read on about more of our benefits
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll also receive shares in the Founders Factory global portfolio.
We provide all the excitement and freedom of an early stage startup but with the stability and resources of a large organisation. This is a rare chance to contribute towards the success of impactful ventures through hiring the right people, and to springboard your career or entrepreneurial ambitions.
Growth: Work with and meet exceptional talent. Learn faster than you ever have before. Access our large network of investors and customers. Grow your career like never before. We have many growth opportunities from taking a founder route in our studio, to cross functional movement to vertical growth in your domain, to global remit & expansion. It’s all there for the taking.
Autonomy: Freedom to execute and build businesses, not just products. We encourage risk taking here.
Remote working Opportunities: Up to 5 weeks working abroad allowance each year
Hybrid Working: We usually go into the office (located in Soho Works at 180 The Strand) on Tues + Thurs. Beyond that, it's up to you where you want to work
Time off: 25 days/year, 1 extra day / quarter for mental health, monthly calendar freedom day
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive extended health care coverage and perks from Vitality, quarterly mental health days, cycle to work scheme
Family Support: Workplace nursery scheme to enable you to take care of your little ones
Perks: Monthly office events, discounts across our entire portfolio and through CharlieHR Perks
Founders Factory is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where people can authentically be themselves and are free to challenge, take risks and think creatively.
We recruit, develop, compensate and promote our team members based on merit. We know how important it is not only to include, but to actively seek out diversity of thought and experiences. We want to hear from you regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The requirements shared in our job descriptions are guidelines. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark with the number of years of experience we are looking for, please apply and we will consider you for the role.
Please note: we have an overwhelming number of applications and will do our best to get back to you within two weeks if you fit the bill.