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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Connecticut Innovations Come join Connecticut Innovations - Venture Capital for Biotech, IT, and More Connecticut Innovations as a Consultant to support startup fundraising ( Proof of Concept to Series B ) for our portfolio companies! Connecticut Innovations | Overview As Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active investors on the eastern seaboard, CI has a portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology and climate tech. CI meets with hundreds of companies every year, identifying the most promising early-stage companies looking to grow in the state. Every year, CI invests in 20+ new companies, in addition to providing follow-on capital to existing portfolio companies. CI also invests as a Limited Partner in outside venture funds based in CT (17 in the past 6 years). CI has invested $675+ million in innovative startups since 1995 CI’s leveraging power is 10X, or $6.7 billion CI invested $48.7 million in 81 companies and venture funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. CI’s investments also attracted an additional $1.1 billion in outside capital into its portfolio companies. This fiscal year generated $35 million in cash proceeds through company exits, which includes acquisitions and IPOs, which will allow CI to invest in more early-stage companies in the future. Our culture is vibrant, diverse, collaborative, and inclusive. We embrace perspective and have mission alignment on our impact to Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem. We host or participate in over 20 ecosystem events per year, and our headquarters at The District in New Haven is a catalyst for partnership and an innovation ecosystem community hub. To provide both strategic and tactical guidance, we hire and embed executives in our portfolio companies for a period of time—at our expense. Capital is needed during key points of a startup’s development - when starting a business, during rapid growth or scaling phases, or when planning an acquisition. Fundraising is an art that involves a lot of soft skills, and success is not tied to a set of clearly definable metrics. This is an opportunity to lead Startup Fundraising Strategy & Activities with our portfolio companies ( Proof of Concept to Series B ). Fundraising Strategy - Develop a comprehensive plan to identify, engage and close fundraising opportunities. This work will include development of a pitch deck, financial model, storytelling, valuation analysis and capital structure counsel. Fundraising Activities - Perform investor outreach and lead generation and manage the end-to-end investor execution to support successful capital raises. Looking for those that have an interest in Connecticut's innovation ecosystem, bring a wealth of capital raising expertise in early-stage companies and a deep pool of investor relationships to help Founders and their teams advance ideas, and the resources to make things happen. But above all, looking for those individuals that bring the same passion for innovation as the entrepreneurs they will support. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales, Management, and General Business Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Fundraising, and Funds and Trusts Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Connecticut Innovations by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Fundraising Consultant” roles. Stamford, CT $130,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Executive Team Leader Service & Engagement (Assistant Manager Front End)- T2894 Norwalk, CT EA Standards and Governance Lead (Remote) Granby, CT $147,000.00-$295,000.00 3 days ago Fairfield, CT $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Executive Team Leader Service & Engagement (Assistant Manager Front End)- T2434 Southington, CT Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Operations)- T2156 Waterbury, CT Executive Assistant to the CEO, Yale Medicine (94941BR) Stamford, CT $75,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Greenwich, CT $125,000.00-$150,000.00 17 hours ago Executive Assistant to the CAO & Provost Waterbury, CT $75,000.00-$78,000.00 6 days ago Stamford, CT $50,000.00-$80,000.00 50 minutes ago Lead Pastor Executive Assistant - Central Office - Full Time Greenwich, CT $140,000.00-$150,000.00 4 hours ago Greenwich, CT $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Stamford, CT $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Greenwich, CT $140,000.00-$175,000.00 1 day ago Greenwich, CT $115,000.00-$130,000.00 3 hours ago Bristol, CT $27,644.00-$31,637.00 5 days ago Fairfield County, CT $100.00-$110.00 2 months ago Stamford, CT $80,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut Innovations

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