LvlUp Ventures
LvlUp Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm and bespoke accelerator that invests in and supports startups with visions and high-potential solutions primarily across FinTech, HealthTech, Future of Work, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Web3.0. Our quickly-growing portfolio consists of almost 50 leading startups like Versus, Lockerverse, MOGL, MNLY, and Studious.
Position Description
Outside of our direct investment "mature seed" stage fund, LvlUp Ventures' NextUp line of accelerators take an individualized, strategic, and hands-on approach to launching and scaling early-stage startups. NextUp programs include Pre-Launch, Scale, and SPIN Labs (SPIN Magazine x LvlUp Ventures). NextUp Accelerators review over 3,000 applications annually and accepts 50 of the best startups. Post-program the average company grows revenue and user base by 5 and 10x respectively and 95% of companies who are fundraising have successfully raised or oversubscribed their rounds.
We're looking for a Startup Mentor to join NextUp by LvlUp Ventures as a part-time team member solely focused on mentoring 3-5 portfolio companies. The Startup Mentor will engage in the following:
- Advise companies on GTM, marketing, growth, partnerships, and sales during weekly or bi-weekly meetings.
- Manage startups through the NextUp Accelerator format alongside our team.
- Ensure that startups are connected with the right people within LvlUp Ventures for tasks they require which can't be performed by a mentor.
- Record and communicate startup progress, to-do's, and any other needs using LvlUp's infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Has 5-10+ years of experience in startups, GTM strategy, pitch decks, sales, growth, and operations.
- Currently holds or has held founder or leadership roles within Pre-Seed to Series A+ startups or large enterprises.
- Good project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and writing communicator.
Startup Mentors are compensated with 5 to 7.5% of LvlUp's equity (1-3% average equity stakes) in the startups which they are supporting.
LvlUp Ventures is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LvlUp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit US Disability Accommodations.