Join Vanta to scale its presence in the London startup and VC ecosystem as a founding member of the Venture & Startup Partnerships team. Engage with founders and drive Vanta adoption across early-stage companies in EMEA.
Responsibilities
Actively engage with the London startup and VC ecosystem, building relationships with founders, operators, VCs, and accelerators.
Support existing VC and accelerator partnerships by helping with enablement, founder introductions, and portfolio engagement.
Help attract founders to Vanta through events, workshops, office hours, and 1:many programs.
Work closely with Sales, SDRs, and Marketing to convert ecosystem engagement into pipeline and product adoption.
Assist in running structured partnership programs, including onboarding, events, and deal support.
Represent Vanta at startup and VC events, demo days, and ecosystem gatherings across London and EMEA.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in startups, VC, accelerators, partnerships, business development, or early-stage sales.
Strong familiarity with the London startup and VC ecosystem, either through prior work as a founder, operator, or in VC/platform roles. Bonus is relationships with VCs and startups across EMEA.
High energy and strong people skills — you enjoy being out in the ecosystem, meeting founders, and building genuine relationships.
Interest in GTM and revenue impact, with an understanding of how partnerships support pipeline and growth.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain value clearly to founders and internal stakeholders.
Execution mindset — comfortable running programs, events, and follow-ups with guidance from a senior partner lead.
Ability to work in-person in London as needed (3 days a week in office/hybrid role).
Benefits
Industry-competitive salary and equity
100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive)
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office
Pension matching
25 days of PTO per year and unlimited sick time
8 company paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
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