Crypto • Cybersecurity • Social Impact

Institute of Free Technology is a mission-driven tech startup studio that incubates and accelerates projects building public goods to protect civil liberties in the digital age. It provides financial, technical, legal, people-operations, and brand support so startups can focus on building censorship-resistant, -preserving, and secure infrastructure and applications. Emerged from Status, IFT’s portfolio and principles emphasize liberty, security, inclusivity, and the free flow of information.

Senior Investor Relations

• Fundraising Manager

🔥 5 hours ago

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Crypto • Cybersecurity • Social Impact

📋 Description

• Own the full lifecycle of capital raises: sourcing → qualification → pitching → due diligence → negotiation → closing • Refine and execute a comprehensive investor engagement strategy that aligns with project goals across Co-founders & multiple teams • Structure hybrid financing instruments: grants, SAFEs, token warrants, convertible notes, and direct token allocations • Translate complex technology into high-conviction investment narratives for institutional allocators, crypto VCs, HNWIs, and family offices • Proactively seek out new investors through cold outreach & network leveraging (80% of time actively prospecting and building relationships) • Maintain 50+ active investor relationships through structured touchpoints, milestone updates, and strategic calls • Serve as the primary touchpoint for investor inquiries, coordinating earnings calls, AMAs, and investor events alongside Co-founders • Develop investor confidence by communicating financial performance, progress toward milestones, and future plans with transparent, consistent messaging • Map and activate investor value-add beyond capital (technical partnerships, ecosystem integrations, governance participation) • Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, and leadership to ensure seamless execution and regulatory-compliant communications • Track valuation benchmarks (FDV/MC ratios, TVS growth) for infrastructure projects and comparable Web3 infrastructure • Monitor regulatory developments and best practices affecting digital asset fundraising across key jurisdictions • Provide real-time feedback to product and leadership teams on investor sentiment, competitive positioning, and market opportunities • Maintain CRM cadence and pipeline hygiene to enable data-driven fundraising decisions

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in Web3 and its potential to change the world. • A strong alignment to our manifesto: https://logos.co/manifesto & principles: https://status.im/about/#our-principles • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field. • Sales DNA with a minimum of 5 years of experience in investor relations/sales, with an existing network of crypto VCs, family offices, or digital asset allocators including quota-carrying sales, business development, or capital markets roles • Solid understanding of the investment landscape and experience working in-house with growth-stage start-ups / scale ups and infrastructure projects. • Proven track record closing funding in Web3 fundraising