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Crowdcube is Europe's leading equity crowdfunding platform - with the mission of democratizing investment into private businesses. We are looking to build a superstar team of people passionate about working with the most exciting startups in the UK, to help them build a community of advocates and ambassadors with 'skin in the game' in their growth. We are looking for an Equity Fundraising Manager / Business Development Representative to join the Commercial team, focused on bringing the best of early stage businesses to the Crowdcube platform. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has a keen interest in start ups and business, a knack for developing lasting relationships, and is eager to help us shape the world of start up finance and have a real impact on entrepreneurs' lives. This role is based in our London office, which is currently in Spitalfields. Join us, and find the next Monzo, Revolut, Brewdog, Cowboy, Citymapper, Curve, Freetrade etc. Day to day you will: Build relationships with startup founders in order to gain an understanding of their business and funding requirements - with specific focus on early stage businesses raising pre seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Find the most exciting startups in the UK as part of outbounding. Screen and qualify new investment opportunities from our inbound and partnership channels. Consult start ups on their upcoming rounds and help to negotiate the terms. You'll be immersed in the UK startup ecosystem, attending events, building a personal brand as a fundraising and startup expert, and a network for referrals. Collaborate with colleagues from across the business, including partnerships and marketing, to improve processes and provide feedback. Cultivate a thorough understanding of the alternative finance/start up/funding industry and keep abreast of significant developments.

Help Us Find and Build the Next World-Changing Deeptech Companies Role: Investment Director, Technology Location:U.K. based with some travel within the UK IP Group exists to invest in and build outstanding businesses, based on ground-breaking scientific and technological innovations. Our portfolio companies make a positive impact on the environment and society alongside delivering an attractive financial return. The IP Group Technology division aims to "shape the future" by commercialising innovations in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to next generation communication networks, cybersecurity to augmented reality, and advanced materials to electronic engineering, across both hardware and software. The existing Deeptech portfolio contains many exciting companies including the successful University of Cambridge spin-out Featurespace, ground-breaking hand tracking and mid-air haptics start-up Ultraleap and cybersecurity pioneer Garrison Technologies. We are looking for an Investment Director with experience of developing technology in a commercial context who will help us identify great start-up business opportunities based on innovative technology, and then work with those companies to grow value, reach market and ultimately generate an outsized return on our capital. Creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is central to IP Group's culture. We believe that our people are likely to be happier and more engaged if they can be themselves at work. THE ROLE Work with innovators and research-intensive institutions to identify technologies that have outstanding commercial potential. Assess a technology's competitive positioning, evaluate its market potential and judge the investment opportunity. Develop robust business plans to support the development of an opportunity, identify commercial partners and milestones and source interest from investors. Lead the recruitment of key personnel into portfolio companies. Provide board-level guidance to the management teams of spin-out companies. Provide interim "hands on" management to spin out companies as required. Prepare due diligence documentation and liaise with professional advisors, build relationships and negotiate with potential investors, including VCs, business angels and government funding bodies. Assist with the day to day management of the IP Group Technology portfolio and contribute to the planning and implementing of divisional strategy. Shape and refine the Group's investment hypothesis across a range of deep tech sectors. Contribute to IP Group's thought leadership in the field of early stage technology investment. Develop personal theses on emerging technology trends to help guide the division's decision making and to further enhance IP Group's reputation as a pioneer of cutting edge technology commercialisation. Market IP Group throughout the academic, financial and commercial sectors whilst keeping abreast of technical and market developments. THE CANDIDATE You practice growth mindset and believe in the value of team collaboration. A committed and responsible contributor who is open to adapt to an agile work environment. Commercial experience in technology based businesses including early stage investing and board oversight or working at a senior level with early stage technology companies. Exhibits an entrepreneurial flair; can think 'outside the box'. Engineering, mathematics or science (STEM) graduate with a degree from a research intensive institution. REQUIRED SKILLS Investment case evaluation (scientific, commercial, IP, financial) Incubation Project Management (project management, executive management) Portfolio Non Executive Director Investment process (relationships, presentation, documentation, negotiation) Relevant work experience in early stage businesses. DESIRED SKILLS Tech enthusiast with commercial and financial abilities An active listener with good inter personal skills Able to lead and influence team members across projects/ teams Keen attention to detail WORKING AT IP GROUP Aside from a competitive salary and a substantial bonus and equity package, other benefits for working at IP Group include: Generous employer's pension contribution 25 days holiday plus public holidays and discretionary Christmas closed period in addition Life assurance and income protection Optional participation in Health, Dental and Travel insurance schemes for you and your family Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Access to curated Learning & Development, and wellbeing classes including Yoga, HIIT, and mindfulness classes At IP Group, we are passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientation or living with a disability.

The Role Entrepreneur First invests through AIF vehicles, with an in house, sub threshold AIFM. We are regulated solely by the FCA. The Head of Compliance will be our most senior Compliance professional and will have a broad range of assignments and responsibilities, internal operational policy, and process creation. This is coupled with the opportunity to learn about the workings and growth of a globally unique talent investor with a presence in six jurisdictions and ambitious expansion plans. What You'll Do Ensure that our FCA regulated business activities are compliant with applicable rules and regulations, including AIFMD, MIFID and SMCR, and remain compliant as we grow our AUM. Work towards holding the position of SMF16 and SMF17 for Entrepreneur First's AIFM. Advise senior management and employees on compliance issues. Maintain awareness of other financial regulatory regimes that affect us through our global operations and advise senior management how to incorporate these into daily operations. Own the FCA Reg Data reporting schedule throughout the year. Provide compliance advice to key stakeholders throughout the business, through our decision making process, including on raising and marketing new funds and expanding into new jurisdictions. Act as MLRO and ensure our compliance with financial crime law and regulation across our global locations. Design, manage and maintain our internal compliance framework and our internal compliance policies and processes (both FCA related and other, e.g. GDPR). Conduct and own: KYC processes in relation to fund investors and portfolio company founders; investor due diligence and liaison; Beneficial Ownership investigations. Own Internal Risk Assessments, Compliance Officer Report and MLRO report. Design, manage and maintain our internal risk registers. Implement the annual compliance training plan. Oversee an effective compliance monitoring plan. Lead the implementation of regulatory change including IFPR. Ensure ICAAP / ICARA is reviewed at least annually. Manage external KYC requests in a timely manner. Liaise with external Fund Administrators for KYC and KYC updates on fund investors. Manage compliance related registers such as gifts, complaints and breaches. Act as the key contact for FCA notifications and requests. Location and Start Date Our London office is in Bermondsey and we envisage most colleagues working a mix of in person, in the office and remotely. However, we are very flexible on work patterns and locations and are happy to discuss arrangements with candidates. As an international company, effective remote working has long been a priority and we intend that post covid it will remain an option to work remotely several days each week (though not full time). What You'll Need At least six and ideally ten year experience in Compliance in an FCA regulated environment, with thorough knowledge of AIFMD and SMCR. Experience holding SMF 16 / 17 status an advantage. A background in Alternatives ideally from VC or PE but we will consider other institutional Asset Management experience where relevant. A pro active, flexible, positive, curious and resourceful nature. A meticulous approach to work, with great organisation and attention to detail. A commitment to continual process improvement, with a passion for bringing structure to the task at hand. The ability to influence and work with team members of all levels to make change happen. Excitement for the idea of a small, close knit team and a fast paced environment. What You'll Receive You will be part of our small but close global Legal and Compliance Team, which is part of our wider Fund & Global Operations team. You will receive a competitive salary and participate in our Long Term Incentive Plan (for example, sharing in any profits the fund returns). In addition to the financial compensation, the benefits of working at EF include: The opportunity to work with a fast growing organisation that is influencing the growth of tech entrepreneurship and changing the paradigm around startup creation - not only in the UK, but globally; Supporting our investment in technical founders working on cutting edge, world changing businesses - and being part of an enthusiastic and fast paced team; Holidays: 23 days per year plus a 2 week office shut down over Christmas and New Year L&D Allowance: £400 per year to put towards your personal development Wellness Allowance: £400 per year to put towards Wellness Activities (gym memberships, yoga classes, running shoes, subscription to Headspace etc) EF champions diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of backgrounds thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any nature including but not limited to discriminating on the basis of race, colour, religion, culture, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.

The Role Entrepreneur First invests through AIF vehicles, with an in house, sub threshold AIFM. We are regulated solely by the FCA. The Head of Compliance will be our most senior Compliance professional and will have a broad range of assignments and responsibilities, internal operational policy, and process creation. This is coupled with the opportunity to learn about the workings and growth of a globally unique talent investor with a presence in six jurisdictions and ambitious expansion plans. What You'll Do Ensure that our FCA regulated business activities are compliant with applicable rules and regulations, including AIFMD, MIFID and SMCR, and remain compliant as we grow our AUM. Work towards holding the position of SMF16 and SMF17 for Entrepreneur First's AIFM. Advise senior management and employees on compliance issues. Maintain awareness of other financial regulatory regimes that affect us through our global operations and advise senior management how to incorporate these into daily operations. Own the FCA Reg Data reporting schedule throughout the year. Provide compliance advice to key stakeholders throughout the business, through our decision making process, including on raising and marketing new funds and expanding into new jurisdictions. Act as MLRO and ensure our compliance with financial crime law and regulation across our global locations. Design, manage and maintain our internal compliance framework and our internal compliance policies and processes (both FCA related and other, e.g. GDPR). Conduct and own: KYC processes in relation to fund investors and portfolio company founders; investor due diligence and liaison; Beneficial Ownership investigations. Own Internal Risk Assessments, Compliance Officer Report and MLRO report. Design, manage and maintain our internal risk registers. Implement the annual compliance training plan. Oversee an effective compliance monitoring plan. Lead the implementation of regulatory change including IFPR. Ensure ICAAP / ICARA is reviewed at least annually. Manage external KYC requests in a timely manner. Liaise with external Fund Administrators for KYC and KYC updates on fund investors. Manage compliance related registers such as gifts, complaints and breaches. Act as the key contact for FCA notifications and requests. Location and Start Date Our London office is in Bermondsey and we envisage most colleagues working a mix of in person, in the office and remotely. However, we are very flexible on work patterns and locations and are happy to discuss arrangements with candidates. As an international company, effective remote working has long been a priority and we intend that post covid it will remain an option to work remotely several days each week (though not full time). What You'll Need At least six and ideally ten year experience in Compliance in an FCA regulated environment, with thorough knowledge of AIFMD and SMCR. Experience holding SMF 16 / 17 status an advantage. A background in Alternatives ideally from VC or PE but we will consider other institutional Asset Management experience where relevant. A pro active, flexible, positive, curious and resourceful nature. A meticulous approach to work, with great organisation and attention to detail. A commitment to continual process improvement, with a passion for bringing structure to the task at hand. The ability to influence and work with team members of all levels to make change happen. Excitement for the idea of a small, close knit team and a fast paced environment. What You'll Receive You will be part of our small but close global Legal and Compliance Team, which is part of our wider Fund & Global Operations team. You will receive a competitive salary and participate in our Long Term Incentive Plan (for example, sharing in any profits the fund returns). In addition to the financial compensation, the benefits of working at EF include: The opportunity to work with a fast growing organisation that is influencing the growth of tech entrepreneurship and changing the paradigm around startup creation - not only in the UK, but globally; Supporting our investment in technical founders working on cutting edge, world changing businesses - and being part of an enthusiastic and fast paced team; Holidays: 23 days per year plus a 2 week office shut down over Christmas and New Year L&D Allowance: £400 per year to put towards your personal development Wellness Allowance: £400 per year to put towards Wellness Activities (gym memberships, yoga classes, running shoes, subscription to Headspace etc) EF champions diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of backgrounds thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any nature including but not limited to discriminating on the basis of race, colour, religion, culture, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status.

Help Us Find and Build the Next World-Changing Deeptech Companies Role: Investment Director, Technology Location:U.K. based with some travel within the UK IP Group exists to invest in and build outstanding businesses, based on ground-breaking scientific and technological innovations. Our portfolio companies make a positive impact on the environment and society alongside delivering an attractive financial return. The IP Group Technology division aims to "shape the future" by commercialising innovations in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to next generation communication networks, cybersecurity to augmented reality, and advanced materials to electronic engineering, across both hardware and software. The existing Deeptech portfolio contains many exciting companies including the successful University of Cambridge spin-out Featurespace, ground-breaking hand tracking and mid-air haptics start-up Ultraleap and cybersecurity pioneer Garrison Technologies. We are looking for an Investment Director with experience of developing technology in a commercial context who will help us identify great start-up business opportunities based on innovative technology, and then work with those companies to grow value, reach market and ultimately generate an outsized return on our capital. Creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is central to IP Group's culture. We believe that our people are likely to be happier and more engaged if they can be themselves at work. THE ROLE Work with innovators and research-intensive institutions to identify technologies that have outstanding commercial potential. Assess a technology's competitive positioning, evaluate its market potential and judge the investment opportunity. Develop robust business plans to support the development of an opportunity, identify commercial partners and milestones and source interest from investors. Lead the recruitment of key personnel into portfolio companies. Provide board-level guidance to the management teams of spin-out companies. Provide interim "hands on" management to spin out companies as required. Prepare due diligence documentation and liaise with professional advisors, build relationships and negotiate with potential investors, including VCs, business angels and government funding bodies. Assist with the day to day management of the IP Group Technology portfolio and contribute to the planning and implementing of divisional strategy. Shape and refine the Group's investment hypothesis across a range of deep tech sectors. Contribute to IP Group's thought leadership in the field of early stage technology investment. Develop personal theses on emerging technology trends to help guide the division's decision making and to further enhance IP Group's reputation as a pioneer of cutting edge technology commercialisation. Market IP Group throughout the academic, financial and commercial sectors whilst keeping abreast of technical and market developments. THE CANDIDATE You practice growth mindset and believe in the value of team collaboration. A committed and responsible contributor who is open to adapt to an agile work environment. Commercial experience in technology based businesses including early stage investing and board oversight or working at a senior level with early stage technology companies. Exhibits an entrepreneurial flair; can think 'outside the box'. Engineering, mathematics or science (STEM) graduate with a degree from a research intensive institution. REQUIRED SKILLS Investment case evaluation (scientific, commercial, IP, financial) Incubation Project Management (project management, executive management) Portfolio Non Executive Director Investment process (relationships, presentation, documentation, negotiation) Relevant work experience in early stage businesses. DESIRED SKILLS Tech enthusiast with commercial and financial abilities An active listener with good inter personal skills Able to lead and influence team members across projects/ teams Keen attention to detail WORKING AT IP GROUP Aside from a competitive salary and a substantial bonus and equity package, other benefits for working at IP Group include: Generous employer's pension contribution 25 days holiday plus public holidays and discretionary Christmas closed period in addition Life assurance and income protection Optional participation in Health, Dental and Travel insurance schemes for you and your family Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Access to curated Learning & Development, and wellbeing classes including Yoga, HIIT, and mindfulness classes At IP Group, we are passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientation or living with a disability.