Investor Relations & Business Development Executive

Job description

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