Investor Relations Associate, Earlybird
VC focused on European tech companies
Be an early applicant
VC focused on European tech companies
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To offer its portfolio companies not only financial resources but also strategic support plus access to an international network and capital markets.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership, grow quickly, and build toward a long-term leadership path
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Earlybird is a venture capital firm with over 20 years of experience in the space. It backs early-stage European technology companies, providing financial support and strategic advice throughout their subsequent growth and development.
As with many VCs nowadays, the firm has stated its commitment to not only pursue financial returns but also contribute to positive change in society and help fight the climate crisis. Its portfolio spans a great number of industries from Real Estate to Quantum Computing, and includes over 150 companies. Most recently, it closed its second healthcare-focused fund which will be deployed in biopharma and medtech companies.
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Company benefits
- A dynamic team with flat hierarchies
- The opportunity to actively shape your career as well as personal development opportunities
- High independence
- A varied and challenging work environment
- Established company with over 20 years of venture capital experience
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Dr. Hendrik Brandis
(Partner)Board Member at Aiven, B2X Care Solutions, MyDataModels and four other companies. Began their career as an R&D engineer then was a Partner at McKinsey & Company for 6 years before founding Earlybird.
Dr. Christian Nagel
(Partner)Began their career at McKinsey & Company as a Project Manager, then was Managing Director at SMB Industrieholding for 3.5 years before founding Earlybird.
Roland Manger
(Partner)Board Member at Codasip, Anari AI, TheUberCloud and Minit Process Mining. Began their career as a Consultant, then worked as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Cybernet before founding Earlybird.
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