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Posted on Dec 5, 2024
Cape Town
Venture Capital Scout
A unique opportunity to continue to develop a leading impact as a Venture Capital Scout, working at the forefront of innovation and stability.
Katapult Ocean is seeking a passionate, well-connected, and driven Venture Capital Scout with a passion for ocean conservation, sustainability, and innovation to join our mission to support ocean-positive ventures and help shape the future of the blue economy, globally.
As a Venture Capital Scout, you will play a key role in identifying innovative startups, supporting entrepreneurs, working as an extension of the Katapult Ocean team based in Oslo, and alongside the Katapult Africa team and our partners in Africa to build a robust pipeline of impactful ventures for our accelerator programs. This project-based role is based in Cape Town, reporting to the Deal Flow Manager.
Activities you can expect:
Conducting in-depth research into the African startup ecosystem to identify emerging ocean-positive technologies and sustainable innovations.
Building and nurturing relationships with entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, universities, and industry leaders in the region.
Proactively scouting, evaluating, and recruiting startups aligned with Katapult Ocean’s mission.
Conducting initial screenings and due diligence on startups to assess market fit, scalability, sustainability impact, and team capabilities.
Collaborating with the Katapult Ocean team to define selection strategies, evaluate deal flow, and prioritize opportunities for acceleration.
Providing initial mentorship to early-stage founders, offering guidance on product development, business strategies, and scaling solutions.
Monitoring and reporting on the impact of startups in the accelerator program, ensuring alignment with ocean conservation goals.
Participating in events, conferences, and networking opportunities to engage with stakeholders and raise awareness of Katapult Ocean’s work.
What we are looking for:
We look for candidates who strongly believe that companies creating a positive impact in the world will create outsized financial returns towards their investors, and who have a passion for the ocean.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the African startup ecosystem, with a focus on ocean conservation and marine technologies. In this role, exceptional networking, relationship-building skills, and an established network in the African ecosystem are essential. We expect proficiency in evaluating early-stage ventures, conducting due diligence, and providing feedback to help startups scale. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM tools is highly desirable.
We require a degree in Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, or a related field; an MBA or similar qualification is preferred. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in venture capital, startup evaluation, or a similar impact-driven environment.
If you’re ready to bring your passion, network, and expertise to Katapult Ocean, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Katapult Ocean’s mission!
- Locations
- Cape Town
Cape Town
What makes it worthwhile working for us?
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Do work that matters
We are talking real impact. Whether it's to improve the conditions of our oceans or the planet's climate, food security, financial inclusion, health, or education - we always work with startups that are changing the world for the better. -
Deep insights, non-stop learning and a global experience
We enjoy working at the (literal) forefront of technology, innovation, and organizational developments. Our investments cover the most interesting startups, across global markets.
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Kind, interested, motivated collegues
The best thing by working within impact investments and world-positive initiatives? Generally positive, upbeat and dynamic human beings. They are awesome and they will be your colleagues.
Workplace & Culture
At Katapult we believe in technology as a key driver for change, in the untapped talent of the world, and in making a positive contribution by investing in impact tech startups. We are a highly dynamic and agile team that believes in openness, sharing, and diversity. We are super ambitious and we love putting in the extra effort to achieve our goals.
About Katapult
Katapult invests in tech founders and companies companies solving the world’s greatest challenges.
Cape Town
Venture Capital Scout
A unique opportunity to continue to develop a leading impact as a Venture Capital Scout, working at the forefront of innovation and stability.
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