Founding Partner Capital Growth & Investments

Founding Partner – Capital, Growth & Investments

Company: YOUNG Location: Flexible / International Work Model: Remote Contract: Freelance / White Label / Full-Time

YOUNG is building an international ecosystem of lifestyle, hospitality, real estate, technology, and community-driven ventures. Our portfolio spans across hospitality, hotels, coffee & food concepts, workspaces, real estate, and media. As our ecosystem expands, we are seeking a visionary Founding Partner – Capital, Growth & Investments to build and lead our investment and growth engine.

This is a unique opportunity for a founder-minded operator to establish and lead the Capital, Growth & Investments function within YOUNG. You will be instrumental in attracting capital, forging strategic partnerships, creating growth opportunities, and shaping the future trajectory of the YOUNG ecosystem. Your success will directly impact the speed, scale, and value creation of our ventures.

Your Mission

Build and lead the capital, growth, and investment activities across the YOUNG ecosystem. You will collaborate directly with the founders and leadership team to secure funding, unlock strategic partnerships, and accelerate growth across multiple ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital & Funding:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies.
  • Cultivate relationships with investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
  • Coordinate funding rounds and investment opportunities.
  • Support debt financing and banking relationships.
  • Identify and secure new capital sources for ventures across the ecosystem.
• Growth & Strategic Partnerships:
  • Source and develop impactful strategic partnerships.
  • Create and implement growth opportunities for existing and future ventures.
  • Facilitate market entry and expansion opportunities.
  • Develop co-investment and partnership structures.
• Investments & Venture Development:
  • Evaluate growth and investment opportunities.
  • Support venture expansion and the launch of new initiatives.
  • Assist with deal structuring and investment processes.
  • Coordinate due diligence and investor communications.
• Investor Relations:
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term investor relationships.
  • Organize investor updates and meetings.
  • Manage investor communications and follow-up processes.
  • Strengthen YOUNG's investment network and reputation.

Who You Are

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a builder's spirit. You are commercially driven, highly proactive, and focused on execution. You understand that growth is achieved through action, strong relationships, and persistence. You don't wait for opportunities; you create them.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Startup Fundraising
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Family Offices
• Scale-Ups
• Business Development

Crucially, you must have a proven track record of delivering tangible business results.

Compensation

We believe in aligned incentives. The compensation structure includes:

• Base Compensation
• Performance-Based Commission
• Long-Term Growth Opportunities
• Additional upside for exceptional performance

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, network, and execution capability.

Why Join YOUNG

This is a unique opportunity to build a significant business unit from the ground up. You will work directly with founders, leadership, and strategic partners to shape the future of a rapidly growing ecosystem. If you thrive on ownership, growth, partnerships, capital, and building something meaningful, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV or LinkedIn profile, a short introduction, your relevant track record, and answers to the following questions to Wim@young.com with the subject line: "Application – Founding Partner – Capital, Growth & Investments".

1. Relevant Experience: Detail your experience in fundraising, investor relations, strategic partnerships, venture building, private equity, venture capital, family offices, corporate development, or related fields, providing specific examples and achievements.
2. Builder or Advisor?: Describe a situation where you personally drove growth, secured funding, built partnerships, or created measurable business impact, demonstrating your entrepreneurial and action-oriented approach.
3. What Do You Need To Succeed?: Specify what you would require from YOUNG (communication, decision-making, resources, support, access to leadership, freedom, and autonomy) to perform at your highest level.

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