Investor Relations & Business Development Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at MaxAccelerate. Remote, United Arab Emirates.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain investor pipelines covering family offices, venture funds, angels, and high-net-worth individuals
- Reach out to investors, manage ongoing relationships, and record their preferences and engagement history
- Prepare fundraising materials, arrange investor conversations, and help move selected transactions through the process
- Find and qualify companies and founders through outbound outreach, inbound reviews, and industry events
- Connect portfolio companies with investors and partners while reporting on relationship activity internally
What you bring
- One to four years in investor relations, business development, capital markets, or a related area
- Exposure to startup ecosystems, venture capital, private equity, or family-office settings
- A track record of building professional networks and managing structured CRM pipelines
- Strong written and spoken communication, with careful handling of investor materials and messages
Who this fits
This role suits a commercially minded self-starter who can independently juggle investor and company relationships. You should be comfortable discussing startups, technology, and investment, working across time zones, and operating in a lean environment. The position is based in Dubai and is remote.
From the employer
About MaxAccelerate Tech Group
MaxAccelerate Tech Group is a global technology holding group focused on accelerating the growth of startups, early-stage companies, and solo entrepreneurs. We help founders take ideas and software products to market, scale internationally, and build on world-class technology infrastructure.
Our model combines hands-on advisory, product development, technology stack implementation, and strategic investment. Companies that join the group gain access to a shared technology ecosystem, go-to-market resources, business development infrastructure, and a network of fellow portfolio companies — creating real leverage across every stage of growth.
We work with:
• Startups and growth-stage companies looking to expand globally
• Solo entrepreneurs with validated ideas or early-stage software products
• Organisations that align with our portfolio and can add strategic value to the group
The Role
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Investor Relations & Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is a unique role that sits at the intersection of capital raising, investor engagement, and pipeline development — with the goal of building and managing a high-quality network of investors and identifying new companies that could join the MaxAccelerate group.
You will be the primary point of contact for our investor community — cultivating relationships with family offices, venture capital firms, angel investors, and high-net-worth individuals — while also running outreach to identify exciting new companies that could benefit from, or contribute to, the group.
Key Responsibilities
Investor Network Development
• Build and manage a structured pipeline of investors including family offices, VCs, angel investors, and HNWIs
• Conduct proactive outreach to introduce MaxAccelerate and its portfolio companies to relevant investors
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships across the investor community
• Track investor preferences, mandates, and activity to ensure relevant, well-timed engagement
Capital Raising Support
• Support the preparation of investor materials, pitch decks, and deal summaries for portfolio companies seeking funding
• Coordinate investor meetings, calls, and follow-ups on behalf of the group and its companies
• Assist in managing the fundraising process end-to-end for specific transactions
• Maintain a CRM of investor contacts, deal flow, and interaction history
Company Origination & BD
• Identify and qualify new companies and founders that could benefit from joining the MaxAccelerate group
• Run outbound outreach to target companies across sectors and geographies aligned with the group's thesis
• Attend events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build pipeline and represent the group
• Evaluate inbound enquiries and make initial assessments for group leadership review
Ecosystem & Portfolio Support
• Act as a connector between portfolio companies and the broader investor and partner network
• Collaborate with internal teams to align BD efforts with the group's shared technology and marketing ecosystem
• Support internal communications and reporting on investor relations activity
What We're Looking For
Experience & Background
• 1–4 years of experience in investor relations, business development, capital markets, or a related field
• Some exposure to startup ecosystems, venture capital, private equity, or family office environments
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage professional networks
• Experience with CRM tools and maintaining structured pipelines
Skills & Attributes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — confident engaging with investors and senior stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities independently
• Commercial acumen and genuine interest in startups, technology, and investment
• High attention to detail, particularly in preparing materials and investor-facing communications
• Comfortable working across time zones and in a lean, fast-moving environment
Nice to Have
• Existing network within the GCC, UAE, or global investor community
• Familiarity with fundraising processes, term sheets, or investment documentation
• Experience in a holding company, multi-portfolio, or accelerator environment
What We Offer
• A front-row seat to a dynamic, multi-company technology group with global ambitions
• Direct exposure to deal flow, investment conversations, and portfolio company growth
• Access to a shared technology ecosystem, tools, and group resources
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture with real ownership of your remit
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