job description
INVESTOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
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Main:
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Building and qualifying a deep investor network, both across the continent and globally
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Securing funding for the portfolio.
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Creating systems, tools, and practices that enable our portfolio ventures to successfully raise funding.
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Make direct introductions and help founders strategically engage with potential investors.
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Maintain a community of investors
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Provide deal flow support to investors
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Matchmaking between Investors and startups
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Plan And manage logistics at VC unconference events across the continent
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Develop reports through analysis of the data and research.
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Lead and manage the Digital Collective Africa community
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AfricArise
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Involvement in all aspects of due diligence on new investments (business analysis, industry thesis,
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Sourcing investments, competitive landscape, business/pricing model, and financial modeling / deal structuring)
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Organise an Investment committee meeting
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AfricArena
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Support with sourcing speakers and participants at events
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Support in securing partnerships and sponsorships for the AfricArena tour
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Support in Logistics
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Requirements
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Excellent written and spoken Communication skills
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Stakeholder management
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Project management
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Business development
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Event Planning & Coordination
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Interpersonal and relational skills
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Google suit competence
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Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective business
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Self-starter with a superior work ethic and uncompromising personal integrity
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Ability to work in a high-pressure dynamic environment
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Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision (including proactively seeking guidance when needed)
Your Profile
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Residing in Cape Town, South Africa or willing to relocate
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Bachelors in Entrepreneurship/Business Management/Similar
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3 – 5 experience in venture and investment relations
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Previous working experience in a similar role
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Autonomous, organized and ability to manage several parallel projects.
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Passionate about story-telling, community building, networking
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Fast learner and builds working relationships quickly
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Highly passionate about emerging technology, emerging markets, and the startup ecosystem.
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All-rounder in marketing with good understanding of various marketing platforms and tools
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