Chief Fundraising Officer

**Chief Fundraising Officer (CFO)**

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**Company Overview**

We are a fast-growing tech company in the Food Tech sector, preparing for significant expansion and a potential IPO. To support our growth, we are looking for an experienced and well-connected finance professional to lead our investor relations and fundraising efforts.

**Who We’re Looking For**

**We need a highly strategic and results-driven individual with**:
✔ Premium banking experience, preferably in wealth management or private banking.

✔ Family office background, with hands-on experience managing private wealth.

✔ A strong track record in closing deals with private investors, angel investors, and institutional backers.

✔ Outstanding market analysis skills to assess investment opportunities and risks.

✔ A confident, outspoken personality with exceptional negotiation and communication abilities.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Strategic Fundraising & Share Dilution Planning**
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies across Pre-IPO and IPO stages to support company growth.
- Oversee share dilution management, ensuring balanced equity distribution among stakeholders.
- Work closely with senior leadership and finance teams to align fundraising efforts with business growth.

**Investor Relations & Network Development**
- Leverage an established network of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, private investors, venture capitalists, and institutional investors to secure funding.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with investors, managing negotiations, term sheets, and investor inquiries.
- Represent the company in roadshows, investor meetings, and other capital-raising activities.

**Pre-IPO & IPO Preparation**
- Lead strategic financial structuring, investor relations, and compliance in preparation for IPO.
- Guide the company through Pre-IPO financing, including private placements and equity rounds.
- Partner with legal and finance teams to ensure all IPO-related documentation is properly structured and compliant with regulations.

**Equity & Dilution Analysis**
- Conduct financial modeling and analysis to assess the impact of fundraising on company equity and shareholder dilution.
- Provide executive teams with strategic recommendations on optimal equity structures.
- Advise on dilution risks and strategies to mitigate shareholder impact.

**Market Analysis & Risk Management**
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive financing strategies.
- Identify and assess risks related to fundraising, share dilution, and market fluctuations.
- Provide market intelligence to support strategic investment decisions.

**Internal Collaboration**
- Work closely with finance, legal, and executive teams to ensure efficient fundraising execution.
- Ensure clear communication of funding strategies, investor relations efforts, and share dilution impacts across the organization.

**Qualifications**
- 10+ years of experience in investment banking, private banking, venture capital, or private equity.
- Proven success in fundraising and closing high-value investment deals.
- Strong connections with private investors, family offices, and institutional investors.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, IPO processes, and equity structuring.
- Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and dilution management.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to IPO processes and fundraising.
- Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary ($6,000 - $10,000/month) + commissions + equity participation.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to fundraising success.
- A key leadership role in a fast-growing company with IPO potential.
- Flexible work arrangements with remote work options

**If you’re an expert in investor relations with strong fundraising experience and a solid network, we’d love to hear from you.