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Platform & Communications Associate, VC Fund
Platform & Communications Associate | London | Full-time
We’re partnered with an ambitious early-stage venture capital fund to appoint a Platform & Communications Associate as it enters an exciting new phase of growth.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the ecosystem around a growing VC fund. Working closely with the Partners, you’ll build relationships across founders, investors, operators, and corporates to strengthen the firm’s network, reputation, and market presence.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in growing the firm’s external platform and community, helping to position it as a trusted partner to founders, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem. Responsibilities will include:
- Building and nurturing relationships across the venture, startup, and technology ecosystem.
- Developing partnerships that create long-term value for both the fund and its portfolio.
- Supporting the firm’s brand and visibility through events, content, and community initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to connect exceptional founders, investors, and partners.
- Working closely with the investment team to strengthen market intelligence and surface high-quality opportunities.
- Helping establish the fund as a recognised and well-connected player within the European venture ecosystem.
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About You
You might currently work in venture capital, communications, public affairs, technology journalism, partnerships, founder relations, startup ecosystems, or another business development and communications-led environment.
You’ll likely:
- Be naturally outgoing and enjoy building long-term relationships.
- Have a genuine interest in startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
- Be commercially minded and proactive in spotting opportunities.
- Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
- Be highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial approach to work.
- Enjoy bringing people together and creating valuable connections.
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You may have:
- Built your own network.
- Run a newsletter or podcast.
- Organised events.
- Developed a founder community.
- Become someone people naturally turn to for introductions and insight.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious venture capital fund at an exciting stage of growth. You’ll:
- Work closely with experienced investors.
- Build relationships with founders and operators in the ecosystem.
- Play a meaningful role in shaping the firm’s long-term success.
The role offers:
- A highly attractive performance-related bonus structure, providing significant earning potential for someone who thrives on creating opportunities and building relationships.
If you’re:
- Excited by startups.
- Enjoy connecting exceptional people.
- Want to build a long-term career within venture capital.
We’d love to hear from you!
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