Job Title: Business Development Associate
Employer: Pairs
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified
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Description

• Build, manage and grow a portfolio of investors who directly fund startups, particularly within the US market.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investors, including family offices and private wealth professionals.

• Connect suitable investors with startup founders within the Pairs network based on investment interests, funding preferences and business opportunities.

• Expand Pairs’ investor network by identifying, engaging and qualifying new potential investors.

• Manage approximately 70–150 qualified investor relationships, ensuring consistent communication and relationship development.

• Arrange meetings between founders and suitable investors to facilitate investment opportunities.

• Support the senior team in managing active investment deals and strengthening investor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and build relationships with investors interested in backing startups.

• Conduct initial conversations with prospective investors joining the Pairs network.

• Maintain regular communication with existing investors and develop long-term professional relationships.

• Match startup founders with suitable investors based on investment criteria, industry interests and deal requirements.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings between founders and prospective investors.

• Manage a portfolio of 70–150 qualified investor relationships.

• Qualify investors by assessing their investment interests, financial capacity and suitability for available opportunities.

• Prepare detailed investor profiles and briefing notes ahead of meetings.

• Follow up with investors and founders after meetings to maintain engagement and advance potential deals.

• Support senior team members with ongoing investment opportunities and live transactions.

• Maintain accurate records of investor interactions, introductions and relationship progress.

• Use AI tools, particularly Claude and its connectors and MCP servers, to improve research, communication and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• An established personal network of investors who directly fund US startups, preferably including family offices and private wealth investors.

• Evidence of making at least 100 introductions between startup founders and investors.

• Minimum of one year of experience in venture capital or another role involving direct investor engagement.

• Demonstrable ability to identify suitable investors, secure introductory conversations and maintain valuable professional relationships.

• Strong understanding of startup fundraising, investor expectations and investment opportunities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in conducting professional investor conversations.

• Strong relationship-building abilities, including active listening, trust development and respect for investors’ time.

• Ability to assess investor suitability and match investment opportunities with appropriate founders.

• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential investor and deal information.

• Daily proficiency in Claude, including its connectors and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

• Availability to work hours that overlap with the US Eastern Time zone.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement with an asynchronous work culture.

• Access to premium AI tools and technologies, with costs covered by the company.

• Weekly coaching and mentorship from experienced senior team members.

• Exposure to active investment opportunities and live deals from the first week.

• Opportunity to develop and eventually manage an independent section of the investor network.

• Career growth through direct involvement in startup fundraising and investor relationship management.

• Competitive compensation structure combining a base salary with commission based on performance.

How to Apply;

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