Business Development

About Hack VC

Hack VC is a web3 venture capital firm. We focus on early-stage investments in crypto infrastructure and networks. We are a tight-knit team that believes in autonomy, transparency, and fundamentals. In addition to our investment work, we run hack.summit(), one of the largest global conferences and communities for blockchain programmers (130k+ attendees from 150+ countries to date), and hack.labs(), our in-house tech platform for institutional-grade network participation.

For more information on the firm and our investment theses, visit our website here and our X account here.

Role

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development professional to join our team at Hack VC. The ideal candidate will bring experience in fundraising and have the ability to attract new sources of capital. They must have strong business development and interpersonal skills. They will spend a significant portion of their time prospecting for new investors, managing fundraising strategies, and representing Hack VC externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Investor Prospecting & Fundraising: Cultivate and expand Hack VC’s investor network through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Fundraising Strategies: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including communications and public relations.
• Conference Strategy & Execution: Plan, prepare for, and follow up on conferences; manage conference-related strategies to maximize exposure and investor engagement.
• Roadshows & Events: Plan and execute roadshows, as well as create, manage, and run various events.
• Pipeline & CRM Management: Oversee the management of the investor pipeline, ensuring accurate and up-to-date CRM data.
• Due Diligence: Respond to due diligence requests from prospective investors.
• Internal Sales Support: Create and manage internal sales FAQs and other support materials to assist in the firm’s fundraising efforts.
• Special Projects: Participate in special projects, such as new business ventures, that align with Hack VC's growth objectives.
• External Representation: Represent Hack VC at industry events, conferences, and other external engagements.

Requirements

• 3+ Years of Experience: Held prior roles at investment banks, asset managers, funds, or VCs in a capital raising or client-facing capacity. Experience in managing CRM systems.
• Skills: Strong business development, client management, and communication skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel internationally to attend crypto and LP-related events.
• Leadership: Ability to work autonomously within a flat organizational structure and collaborate directly with others on the investment and operations teams.

Other Information

• Competitive salary with potential for carried interest.
• 401(k) and health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexibility to work remotely and/or in one of Hack VC’s offices (Bay Area and New York).

Expected salary range: $150,000 to $230,000 plus potential for carried interest.

This expected salary range reflects the good faith salary range for this role and is not a promise of a particular wage for any employee. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, market conditions, business needs, and more.

Hack VC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.