Capital Raising Consultant
hace 19 días
New York
Job DescriptionCapital Raising Advisor – Venture Studio (Initio Capital) Website: initiocapital.com Location: Remote Compensation: Equity opportunities, consulting income, referral bonuses Type: Part-Time / Advisory / Flexible About Initio Capital Initio Capital is a venture studio on a mission to democratize venture capital and expand access to opportunity for founders worldwide. We partner with early-stage startups and equip them with the advisors, systems, and networks needed to scale. Our platform gives experienced operators and professionals access to: * High-potential venture-backed startups * Best-in-class advisory tools and founder systems * A network of investors, founders, and fellow experts * Income streams through consulting, fractional work, and referrals We are actively onboarding seasoned capital-raising operators, consultants, agency leaders, and finance professionals who want to help founders secure pre-seed and seed funding. Role Overview As a Capital Raising Advisor, you will work directly with founders inside our venture studio to help them become investor-ready, develop clear fundraising strategies, and secure the capital they need to grow. You will support companies across industries by providing expert guidance on capital strategy, investor communications, deck refinement, and introductions to qualified investors. This role is ideal for individuals with fundraising experience who want flexible, high-impact advisory work with meaningful compensation and networking opportunities. ResponsibilitiesFundraising Strategy & Planning * Help founders develop clear, realistic pre-seed/seed funding strategies * Advise on valuation, deal structuring, financial planning, and dilutive vs. non-dilutive options * Guide founders through SAFE, notes, early equity rounds, and investor expectations Investor Readiness & Materials * Review and refine pitch decks, financial models, and data rooms * Improve messaging, narrative clarity, and investor positioning * Coach founders on pitching, storytelling, and investor communication Investor Connections & Introductions * Provide warm introductions to angels, syndicates, lenders, and early-stage VCs (optional) * Support founders as they navigate investor conversations and diligence * Help founders expand their fundraising pipeline and strategy Strategic Support Beyond Capital While capital raising is the core focus, advisors may also contribute to: * Go-to-market strategy * Product development strategy * Talent and early hiring needs * Operational systems and back-office readiness What You Get by Joining Initio CapitalAccess to Exclusive Deal Flow Engage with venture-backed and high-growth startups in our ecosystem. Income Opportunities Earn through: * Paid consulting projects * Fractional advisory roles * Referral bonuses * Select equity opportunities Best-in-Class Tools & Systems We provide frameworks, templates, investor databases, and tooling to streamline your advisory work. Network & Community Join a collective of founders, investors, operators, and agency owners aligned with supporting early-stage innovation. Mission-Aligned Work Play a direct role in democratizing venture capital and enabling more founders to raise with confidence. Who We’re Looking ForIdeal Background * Experience raising capital for a startup or supporting founders who have raised * Background in finance, venture capital, investment banking, entrepreneurship, or advisory work * Experience with SAFEs, convertible notes, financial modeling, or investor relations Skills & Traits * Strong understanding of early-stage fundraising mechanics * Excellent storytelling and communication skills * Ability to quickly diagnose blind spots and provide actionable advice * Comfortable working with multiple startups across industries * Passion for enabling founders and empowering new innovation How to Join We use a simple two-step onboarding process: