Associate Investor Relations (m/f/d)

Earlybird Venture Capital • London, UK • 2w ago

About You

We are looking for a high-potential, entrepreneurial Associate to join our Investor Relations team with a focus on fundraising, distribution, and LP relationship management. This role is an exceptional opportunity to operate at the core of the European venture capital ecosystem - partnering directly with senior leadership and engaging with some of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors.

From day one, you’ll work side by side with Earlybird Partners on high-impact projects: managing LP communications, contributing to fund strategy, and driving capital raising processes across Europe and beyond. This is not a back-office role - it's a front-row seat to how VC firms are built and grown. We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership, grow quickly, and build toward a long-term leadership path. This role offers the opportunity to shape your trajectory within the firm - with the potential to evolve into a senior investor relations or even partnership-level position over time.

About Earlybird

Founded in 1997, Earlybird backs exceptional early-stage companies across Europe - supporting them with capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network. Our platform includes dedicated strategies for tech and health, a Growth Opportunity Fund for follow-ons, and a pro-bono initiative, Vision Lab. With €2.5 billion under management and a track record of 9 IPOs and 35 trade sales, Earlybird is one of Europe’s most established venture capital firms.

At Earlybird, your projects, responsibilities, and tasks will likely include:

Build and manage LP relationships - serve as a key point of contact for new and existing investors, ensuring consistent communication and high-quality engagement
Drive positioning efforts - help craft strategic narratives and investor messaging that differentiates our platform in a competitive fundraising landscape
Own fundraising workflows - support fund closings from initial outreach to final negotiation and onboarding, coordinating legal and operational steps with precision
Source and qualify LP leads - identify new investor segments and apply creative outreach strategies to connect with decision-makers
Lead intern selection and mentoring - recruit and supervise IR interns, provide feedback, and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing

What we hope you bring to the role:

3+ years of full-time experience in finance, consulting, investor relations, or placement agents
Strong exposure to distribution or fundraising processes, ideally with quantifiable outcomes (e.g. capital raised, accounts converted, pipeline built)
Proven ability to build and manage investor relationships across geographies and segments
Outstanding academic background, ideally a Master’s degree from a leading university (e.g. in business, finance, economics, or a related field)
Structured, analytical mindset paired with strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel - able to build clear, concise presentations and manage fundraising pipelines
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Deep interest in venture capital, startups, and long-term relationship building
Work authorization for Germany or the UK