Director, Capital Formation

Come join Connecticut Innovations (CI) as a Director, Capital Formation to support startup fundraising (Seed-Series B) for our portfolio companies with CI's 5 Equity Venture Funds!

Connecticut Innovations (CI)

As Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and one of the most active investors on the eastern seaboard, CI has a portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology and climate tech. CI meets with hundreds of companies every year, identifying the most promising early-stage companies looking to grow in the state. Every year, CI invests in 20+ new companies, in addition to providing follow-on capital to existing portfolio companies. CI also invests as a Limited Partner in outside venture funds based in CT (17 in the past 6 years).

• CI has invested $700+ million in innovative startups since 1995
• CI's leveraging power is 10X, or $7+ billion

CI announced it invested $45.8 million in 67 companies and venture funds throughout the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. CI's investments also helped to attract an additional $653 million in outside capital into its portfolio companies. The fiscal year generated $43.2 million in proceeds, which will allow CI to invest in more early-stage companies in the future.

Our culture is vibrant, diverse, collaborative, and inclusive. We embrace perspective and have mission alignment on our impact to Connecticut's innovation ecosystem. We host or participate in over 20 ecosystem events per year, and our headquarters at The District in New Haven is a catalyst for partnership and an innovation ecosystem community hub.

Director of Capital Formation

Capital is needed during key points of a startup's development - when starting a business, during rapid growth or scaling phases, or when planning an acquisition. Fundraising is an art that involves a lot of soft skills, and success is not tied to a set of clearly definable metrics.The role blends capital raising, investor communications, investor relations infrastructure buildout (i.e., data room, investor presentations, etc.), and relationship management. You'll play a key role in closing capital commitments for our portfolio companies (6 funds and 220+ investments) and delivering an exceptional investor experience-from first conversation through ongoing engagement.

Investor Relations & Fundraising Support:

• Partner with the Founder, Executive Team, and Board of Directors at our portfolio companies to support capital raising across HNWIs, family offices, and institutional allocators
• Develop and manage investor outreach pipelines; track deal flow, meetings, and follow-ups in coordination
• Create and maintain compelling investor materials: pitch decks, factsheets, talking points, and onboarding guides
• Represent our portfolio companies in a thoughtful, credible, and professional manner to prospective investors

Investor Onboarding & Experience

• Serve as a point of contact for onboarding new investors, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience
• Coordinate across teams and legal counsel to manage the investor subscription process, including fund documentation, KYC/AML compliance, and account setup
• Help investors understand operational processes, etc.

Ongoing Relationship Management

• Build long-term relationships with VCs and angel investors who would invest in our portfolio companies and serve as trusted advisors to both the founders and the investors
• Deliver regular investor reporting in partnership with our portfolio companies, including performance summaries, market commentary, and company updates
• Support ad hoc investor inquiries and help maintain a high level of service and responsiveness

Investor Communications & Events

• Assist with planning and execution of investor calls, webinars, and roadshows
• Support the creation of quarterly reports, newsletters, and investor letters
• Collect and synthesize investor feedback to inform product and messaging strategy

Looking for those that have an interest in Connecticut's innovation ecosystem, bring a wealth of capital raising expertise in early-stage companies and a deep pool of investor relationships to help Founders and their teams advance ideas, and the resources to make things happen. But above all, looking for those individuals that bring the same passion for innovation as the entrepreneurs they will support.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in investor relations, capital raising, or investment operations at a fund, financial institution, or venture capital firm
• Demonstrated success raising capital for early-stage companies (Seed-Series B) across multiple investment industries
• Familiarity with the asset management lifecycle and investor onboarding processes
• Experience managing or supporting HNW, family office, or institutional investor relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly organized and proactive with strong interpersonal skills
• A confident communicator-both in writing and in person-with the ability to tailor messaging to sophisticated investors
• Equally comfortable working independently and collaborating cross-functionally
• Excited about working with Founders and Entrepreneurs

This role will work at CI's headquarters in New Haven, CT (District | Coworking Space) on a hybrid schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays onsite). Having a Connecticut residency is required for this role.

Connecticut Innovations offers a competitive starting salary, with additional bonus opportunities based on team and individual investment performance, generous paid time off, and a culture that encourages work-life balance.

Connecticut Innovations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome all candidates to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.