About the role
About Founders Factory
Founders Factory is a venture studio and accelerator backed by some of the world's leading corporations. We combine capital investment with deep operational expertise to build and scale tech companies from scratch. With a portfolio of over 400 companies and $900M+ in follow-on funding, we offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of tech and entrepreneurship - working at the intersection of industry innovation and startup building.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Investor for a 6-month contract to support our early-stage investment activities in the health technology sector. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge startups addressing critical healthcare challenges and contribute to shaping our investment pipeline.
Location: UK-based, with 2 days per week minimum in our London office (flexible remote working for remaining days)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £6,000 / month gross
Start Date: Start of January
Key Responsibilities
- Source and identify high-quality pre-seed to seed stage startups in the health technology space, with a focus on oncology, neurological health, remote patient monitoring, longevity and cardiovascular health.
- Conduct initial screening and analysis of investment opportunities, including market assessment, competitive landscape analysis, and commercial viability evaluation
- Lead due diligence processes on prospective portfolio companies, working closely with technical and clinical advisors as needed
- Prepare investment memos for committee members
- Leverage existing networks to identify promising founders and emerging health tech startups across the UK & EU ecosystem
Experience & Expertise
- Proven experience in venture capital investing, with a track record of evaluating early-stage opportunities
- Strong understanding of the health technology landscape
- Demonstrated ability to source, assess, and conduct due diligence on pre-seed to seed stage startups
- Experience building and presenting investment cases to investment committees or partners
Network & Relationships
- Established network within the UK/ EU health tech startup ecosystem
- Existing relationships with founders, accelerators, universities, or other sources of early-stage deal flow
Skills
- Analytical and financial modeling capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Commercial acumen and understanding of startup business models
Desirable Qualifications
- Background in life sciences, healthcare, or related technical field
- Experience working with or advising healthcare startups
- Knowledge of the UK/EU health tech funding landscape and key ecosystem players
- Familiarity with regulatory considerations in digital health and medical devices