Strategic Fundraising Manager
7 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Investment Banking professional to lead our seed-stage capital raise. This role involves developing investor materials, targeting high-net-worth investors, and managing the entire capital raise process from start to finish in collaboration with the CEO.
About Synergy Management GroupSynergy Management Group (SMG) is a consulting firm that partners with institutional investors, portfolio companies, and growing businesses. We collaborate with top-tier organizations in private equity and venture capital to drive growth through sourcing, due diligence, operations, and strategic exits.
Responsibilities- Lead Capital Raise: Spearhead a seed-stage fundraising round ($250K–$500K) by managing the entire capital raise cycle, from developing investor materials to closing deals.
- Investor Outreach & Negotiation: Target and engage elite, high-net-worth investors. Present investment opportunities and negotiate deal terms.
- Develop Investor Materials: Refine and leverage SMG's existing assets to create compelling, comprehensive investor materials (pitch deck, use of proceeds, financials).
- Strategic Planning: Define strategy for fundraising, including targeting the right investors and identifying optimal deal structures.
- 10+ years of experience in angel, VC, or PE capital markets.
- Proven track record of successful capital raises (ideally $500K–$5M) for early-stage companies.
- Extensive network of high-net-worth investors and active SEC/FINRA broker-dealer licenses in good standing.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter who can independently manage the capital raise process and collaborate closely with the CEO.
This role offers a success fee-based compensation structure, with the potential for equity participation in SMG. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
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