Business Development & Ecosystem Associate, VC Fund

Business Development &​ Ecosystem Associate | London | Full-time

We're partnered with an ambitious early-stage venture capital fund to appoint a Business Development &​ Ecosystem Associate as it enters an exciting new phase of growth.

Working closely with the Partners, you'll develop relationships across founders, investors, LPs, operators, corporates and strategic partners, helping to expand the firm's network, reputation and long-term reach ahead of its next stage of growth.

The Role

You'll play a key role in growing the firm's external network and market presence, helping to position it as a trusted partner within the venture ecosystem. This is a highly relationship-driven role focused on opening doors, building meaningful connections and creating long-term value for the fund.

Responsibilities will include:

• Building and nurturing relationships across founders, investors, operators and the wider venture ecosystem.
• Growing networks including scouts, referral partners and trusted advisers.
• Identifying opportunities to connect the firm with exceptional founders, investors, LPs and strategic partners.
• Working closely with the investment team to strengthen market intelligence and surface high-quality opportunities.
• Representing the fund at industry events and developing meaningful long-term relationships across the European venture ecosystem.

About You

You may currently work in venture capital, capital formation/fundraising, startup partnerships, business development or an early-stage technology company.

You'll likely:

• Be naturally outgoing and enjoy building genuine, long-term relationships.
• Have a strong interest in startups, venture capital and entrepreneurship.
• Be commercially minded, proactive and naturally curious.
• Enjoy meeting new people and spotting opportunities to create valuable introductions.
• Be highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.

You may already have begun building your own profile within the startup ecosystem — whether through investing, scouting, partnerships, community building or simply becoming someone people naturally turn to for introductions and insight.

Why Join?

You'll work directly with the leadership team, build relationships with founders and industry leaders, and play a meaningful role in shaping the firm's long-term success and future growth.

The role offers a highly attractive performance-related bonus structure, providing significant earning potential for someone who thrives on building relationships and creating opportunities within the venture ecosystem.

If you're excited by startups, love connecting exceptional people and want to build a career within venture capital, we'd love to hear from you.