Venture Partnerships (Venture Capital & Private Equity)

Mercurius Media Capital

Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) is the first dedicated U.S. media for equity investment fund that empowers high‑potential startups and enterprises through strategic media investments. We leverage a unique media for equity model, supported by a strong network of top‑tier media companies, to enhance companies’ market presence, amplify brand visibility, and drive meaningful business growth.

Our Mission

Our primary mission is to support U.S.-based startups by preserving their cash reserves while fueling brand acceleration through targeted media exposure. This enables startups to allocate their resources more efficiently, all while benefiting from premium advertising and media placements that might otherwise be out of reach, including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Televisa Univision, A E Global Networks, Entrepreneur Media, Atmosphere TV, Willow TV, and others. We foster a dynamic ecosystem that drives success for both media companies and startups by aligning their interests through our media-for-equity model. This approach ensures media companies have a vested interest in the growth and success of their partners.

Role Overview

The position to lead Venture Partnerships efforts to build and maintain strong relationships with venture capital, private equity, and accelerator ecosystems globally. The primary objective of this role is to drive a consistent flow of strategic introductions aligned with MMC’s investment thesis.

This is not a traditional investment role. It’s a strategic, outward-facing position focused on relationship-building, ecosystem engagement, and supporting portfolio founders in their fundraising journeys. You’ll represent MMC across the venture landscape with insight, authenticity, and energy.

From attending industry events to organizing targeted founder-investor gatherings, you’ll help shape how MMC shows up in the market. You’ll also connect portfolio companies with relevant investors and collaborate with the investment team to ensure seamless follow-through and share insights from the field.

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Key Responsibilities

Venture Ecosystem Relationship Management

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy with VC firms, PE funds, accelerators, and other strategic stakeholders in the startup and capital markets ecosystem.
• Generate and manage a monthly pipeline of high-quality company introductions from established venture networks.
• Act as a consistent point of contact between MMC and the broader venture community, representing the firm with strategic insight and authenticity.

Fundraising Support for Portfolio Companies

• Support MMC’s portfolio companies in their fundraising efforts by sourcing and connecting them with relevant investors that align with their growth stage and sector focus.
• Serve as a liaison between founders and potential investors by making targeted, value-added introductions.

Event Strategy and Engagement

• Attend key industry events, conferences, and private gatherings to enhance MMC’s visibility and build new relationships with investment partners and founders.
• Plan and execute MMC-hosted events such as VC roundtables, founder-investor mixers, and strategic partnership sessions to deepen ecosystem engagement.
• Lead, coordinate, and support MMC-led events designed to engage VCs, accelerators, and founders within the investment community.

 Research and Reporting

• Track venture capital and startup market trends, notable fund activity, sector shifts, and investment themes relevant to MMC’s investment strategy.
• Produce periodic internal briefs and landscape reports to support MMC’s pipeline planning and LP communications.
• Maintain a database of venture partner firm profiles, preferred investment stages, sectors of interest, and founder support programs.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate with the MMC investment team to ensure timely handoffs of referred opportunities and track the progress of introductions.
• Maintain a structured CRM or tracking system to monitor venture relationships, company referrals, and fundraising outcomes.
• Share insights and trends from venture conversations to inform internal strategy and pipeline development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a venture ecosystem-facing role, such as VC platform, accelerator partnerships, founder success, or strategic partnerships at a startup or corporate VC.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with early- to late-stage investors and PE groups.
• Deep familiarity with the startup and investor landscape; a strong existing network is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent MMC in external-facing engagements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple relationships, meetings, and follow-ups in a high-tempo environment.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a professional demeanor.
• Experience organizing events, investor roundtables, or startup ecosystem programs is a plus.

Please use this link to apply: https://airtable.com/appAY7LQfKSskO4hT/pag7Kz3ErQ2U4GDYP/form