Investor Relations Associate
Austin-based venture firm and early-stage investor backing technology founders through the Texas Fund and All Access network.
About Capital Factory
Capital Factory is a Texas venture firm founded in Austin in 2009. Its current activity centers on early-stage investment and founder support for deep and frontier technology, including autonomy, robotics, space, defense, neurotechnology, energy, healthcare, and AI. It operates the Texas Fund for cash investments and All Access, a founder network providing introductions to capital, customers, talent, operators, and government partners.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
The Investor Relations Associate will build relationships with Texas investors, facilitate venture capital introductions, execute Investor Relations programs, onboard investors, organize office hours and events, and help portfolio startups understand fundraising options.
Requirements
- Experience with startup and technology markets
- Basic understanding of startup funding terms, options, and mechanisms
- Ability to use data to understand problems and make connections
- Ability to plan ahead and remain calm when priorities change
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver high-quality work on time under pressure
- Ability to work at least 45 hours per week
- Plan to stay in Texas and commit to the position for at least two years
Responsibilities
- Make valuable introductions between founders and investors when there is mutual interest
- Act as the primary point of contact for investors and build long-term relationships
- Share relevant startups, events, and opportunities with investors and track engagement
- Organize in-person and virtual office hours for investors and portfolio founders
- Network with venture capitalists and angel investors to establish deal flow relationships
- Attend investor events and introduce new portfolio companies
- Take calls and meetings to understand investors' investment theses
- Make over a dozen curated introductions between investors and portfolio founders every day
- Attend weekly Ventures Team and Investor Relations meetings
- Attend monthly First Look events
Benefits
- Four weeks of paid time off, including one week between Christmas and New Year's
- Health, vision, and dental insurance fully paid by Capital Factory
- 401(k) with 50% company matching
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Personal innovation budget
- Coworking membership with parking, metro pass, or rideshare credits
- Access to the onsite gym