Deal Strategist

Do you want to help entrepreneurs raise millions of dollars to scale what could be the next unicorn? Then join us at Capital Department, a fundraising firm that helps startups raise capital from retail investors.

Capital Department is on a mission to open access to capital for all; we’ve helped innovative startups raise $225M+ to date. You’ll be joining an ambitious, inclusive, and engaging team that has worked with VC-backed technology companies and Fortune 500 companies. We’re graduates of Cornell, Oxford, and UCLA, and our work has been featured in Forbes, PBS, The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Fast Company.

We’re experiencing explosive demand - come be part of our journey!

About the Job

Are you ready to help entrepreneurs raise millions of dollars to scale what could be the next unicorn? Join us at Capital Department, a fundraising firm dedicated to empowering startups to access capital from retail investors.

At Capital Department, we are on a mission to democratize capital access; we’ve successfully assisted innovative startups in raising over $225M to date. As a Deal Strategist, you will collaborate closely with startup CEOs to raise capital for private market deals online.

You will take ownership of the strategy, operations, and marketing for each deal, from crafting investment narratives and decks to managing fundraising pipelines and funnels. Just as public companies raise funds from retail investors online, you’ll simplify the process for private companies!

We’re looking for an accomplished professional with a proven track record in either raising capital for startups or deploying capital to startups, along with the ability to effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders.

As a major bonus, you’ll be joining a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging team that has collaborated with VC-backed technology companies and Fortune 500 firms. Our team members hail from prestigious institutions like Cornell, Oxford, and UCLA, and our work has been featured in Forbes, PBS, The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Fast Company.

We’re experiencing explosive demand - come be part of our journey! 🚀

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the strategy, operations, and deal performance of startup investment rounds raised online, in partnership with founders and their teams:

• Conduct customer calls with CEOs/founders and their teams.
• Manage strategic partnerships with investor networks, platforms, and tools.
• Utilize data-driven insights to oversee campaign performance analysis and reporting.
• Craft compelling investor narratives and write persuasive copy for investor assets.
• Manage the production of fundraising materials including investor decks, market research reports, press releases, media plans, pitches, webinar and video materials, and investor updates.
• Lead deal team operations, from delivery to execution, and manage deliverables in Asana.
• Oversee customer communications via email and Slack.
• Develop and execute a multi-channel, integrated marketing plan to reach potential investors.
• Manage investor pipeline and funnel efficacy, tracking leads from qualification to conversion.
• Implement scalable internal systems and tools to enhance fundraising outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in raising or deploying capital for startups.
• Effective communicators who are clear, responsive, and diligent.
• Strong writing skills.
• Accomplished, curious, and creative operators with a demonstrated ability to thrive in startups.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong record of academic and/or professional or personal achievement.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Asana, Zoom, Slack, CRM tools, and email service providers (Klaviyo preferred).

Bonus Experience:

• MBA or other related degrees.
• Experience as a startup founder is a plus!
• Background in finance or the financial sector.
• Storytelling and experience writing marketing communications.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with visionary CEOs backed by the biggest funds in the world.
• Help innovative startups building groundbreaking products succeed.
• Develop a strong personal brand in the startup and investment landscape.

We welcome applications from individuals in all academic disciplines and from all backgrounds.

Compensation: $125,000 annually, with full vision, dental, and healthcare included.

Why is this a great opportunity?

• Collaborate with visionary CEOs backed by the biggest funds in the world.
• Help give innovative startups building groundbreaking products the chance to succeed.

We welcome applications from individuals in all academic disciplines and from all backgrounds.