Chief of Staff

Role Description

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to work directly with the Founder & General Partner to help build and scale the firm from the ground up. This role will focus on strategic execution, fundraising support, investment operations, and ecosystem development, helping grow 16VC across the UK, USA, and globally. You will act as a strategic partner to the founder, helping shape the firm during its early stage and ensuring smooth coordination across investors, founders, fellowship partners, and internal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Support
  • Work directly with the Founder to execute key strategic initiatives
  • Conduct research on startup ecosystems, emerging technologies, and venture opportunities
  • Support deal sourcing and investment pipeline management
• Investment & SPV Operations
  • Assist with deal-by-deal investments through SPVs and sidecar structures
  • Coordinate with founders, investors, and legal teams during investment processes
  • Support investor updates and reporting
• Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Support fundraising activities for SPVs and investment opportunities
  • Assist with LP outreach, investor communications, and syndicate coordination
  • Prepare materials such as pitch decks, investment memos, and investor updates
• Founder Fellowship & Network Coordination
  • Help operate and grow the 16VC Founder Fellowship program
  • Coordinate with mentors, partners, and network contributors supporting the fellowship
  • Manage communication with fellows and assist with onboarding and programming
  • Support fellowship events, workshops, and founder community initiatives
• Operations & Execution
  • Improve internal workflows and operational systems
  • Manage partnerships and ecosystem relationships
  • Support venture studio and community initiatives
• Travel & Founder Engagement
  • Travel occasionally to meet founders, attend startup events, and build relationships within the ecosystem
  • Represent 16VC at founder gatherings, demo days, and industry events
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally is preferred
• Special Projects
  • Lead initiatives that help scale the firm globally
  • Build internal infrastructure, processes, and documentation as the firm grows

Qualifications

• 3–7 years experience in startups, venture capital, consulting, or strategy roles
• Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and emerging technologies
• Excellent communication, research, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Requirements

• Experience with venture funds, SPVs, syndicates, or startup fundraising (Bonus)
• Experience working with founder communities, accelerators, or fellowship programs (Bonus)
• Background in finance, product, or startup operations (Bonus)

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment
• Access to WeWork locations globally for meetings and workspace
• Wise Business card provided for approved business expenses and travel
• Opportunity to help build a venture firm from the ground up
• Direct exposure to venture investing and startup ecosystems
• Work closely with founders across UK, USA, and global markets
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives