Startup Agent
The Malamute Startups Agency is a dynamic startup driven agency that works with a large number of the best known venture capital firms and most successful startups across the globe. For our experienced and dedicated Startup team we are currently looking for a like-minded person who is as passionate about startups and venture capital as we are.
- Strong academic background in Business, Marketing, Communication, Economics, or similar
- Awesome problem-solving and presentation skills
- Great analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German and any other language is a plus)
- Visionary and creative mindset
- Work experience within venture capital industry will add value to your profile
- In depth understanding of venture capital investment / selection approach is a plus
- Good understanding of various startup concepts and terms will be of advantage
- Team Player
- Extensive networking and sourcing among entrepreneurs and startup founders to identify the most attractive deal flow
- Designing and building pitch decks and other investment documents
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and startup founders to define, design, and develop a story in order to bring the storytelling to the next level
- Working with outside data sources in order to conduct own market and competitors analyses
- Supporting the start-up founders in their communication with their existing and/or potential investors
- Assisting startups throughout the entire fundraising process
Venture Capital Agent
The Malamute Startups Agency is a dynamic startup driven agency that works with a large number of the best known venture capital firms and most successful startups across the globe. For our experienced and dedicated Venture Capital team we are currently looking for a like-minded person who is as passionate about startups and venture capital as we are.
- Excellent academic background in Business, Finance, Economics, or similar
- Deep insights in ICT and tech business models combined with a wide network of connected founders, venture capital investors and advisers either in Europe, North America or Asia; a proven track record capability
- Strong interpersonal skills as a natural networker, with high emotional intelligence, who is capable to build trust and commitment
- Proven execution skills, ideally with existing experience in private equity / venture capital investing, preferably with some startup experience
- High level of influence and the ability to deliver significant added value during the period of ownership
- Entrepreneurial mind-set coupled with strong problem-solving, social and communication skills
- Fluency in English is required (German, Russian, Chinese or any other language is a plus)
- Extensive networking and sourcing among entrepreneurs and other venture capital investors to identify the most attractive deal flow
- Connecting, acquiring and supervising business angels, private equity / venture capital funds, family offices and private investors as potential partners for our agency
- Positioning the agency as a preferred partner by demonstrating knowledge, network, experience and track record
- Taking complete ownership of all phases of the investment cycle (e.g. preparation of financing- and investor-related approval documents, investment analysis across various industries and locations, due diligence work and other deal execution tasks)
- Highly active supporting our portfolio startups after deal closing across strategic and operational priorities, including through further venture rounds
- Preparing materials and reporting needed for the investment committee (e.g. quarterly portfolio and valuation overviews, performance & KPI reporting)
Startup / VC Intern (Internship)
The Malamute Startups Agency is a dynamic startup driven agency that works with a large number of the best known venture capital firms and most successful startups across the globe. For our experienced and dedicated team we are currently looking for a like-minded person who is as passionate about startups and venture capital as we are.
- You are studying at or have an outstanding degree from a top university
- Proven track record of personal, academic and professional achievements
- First hand work experience from a startup, private equity, venture capital fund, top-tier consulting firm or investment bank
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a keen interest in start-ups and technology displayed through deep knowledge and, if applicable, previous startup work experience
- Enjoying working independently and having high level of responsibility
- Extraordinary analytical skills and a strong attention to detail as well as a hands-on mentality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German or any other language is a plus) and strong user skills in Power Point & Excel or Keynote & Numbers
- Startup driven self-starter and ambitious team player
- Identifying and proposing most promising startups in the European and North American startup scene by supporting our VC team in the deal-flow processes through to the negotiations with potential investment targets
- Assisting our Startup Agents in creating state of the art investor pitch decks for our portfolio startups and create marketing & sales material for our Venture Capital Agents
- Assisting our VC team in the due diligence of potential investments (including market and industry research, business case analysis, startup valuation, financial modelling)
- Supporting our VC team in standardizing the reporting of our venture capital clients' portfolio operations
- Performing pitch deck valuations and conducting startup assessments of our potential clients
- Participating in meetings with startup founders, investors and advisors