Company Description:

ICEO Group is a capital group focused on building and commercializing technological solutions, with a strong emphasis on driving innovation in the finance, blockchain and big data sectors. By leveraging our unique DNA in building innovative companies, ICEO Group aims to have a global impact, creating enterprises that deliver real value to customers and communities. We work with over 130 highly talented individuals from 25 countries.

Our current portfolio includes cutting-edge projects such as an innovative neobank (set to launch in the first half of 2025), a digital asset investment platform designed for institutions and HNWIs, and a digital asset management platform aimed at retail customers.

Our group includes ICEO Studio, a venture-building entity that systematically scouts and harvests technological ideas. Through well-developed processes, we validate these concepts, incubating the most promising ones at their early stages. In addition, we have established the ICEO Red 1 Fund, a VC-like Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) based in Luxembourg, to support the scaling and growth of our most promising ventures. The management of the fund is overseen by our General Partner entity, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our investments.

ICEO’s mission is to accelerate growth, enhance operational capabilities, and secure strategic investments for our portfolio companies. As part of our continued expansion, our goal is to secure strategic investments from both private and institutional investors globally. Moreover, our vision is grounded in building an ecosystem where experience, creativity, engagement, synergy, and thorough validation are the pillars of sustainable, long-term success.

The Head of Investor Relations will be a key addition to our top-tier management team, complementing our leadership and driving our fundraising strategy as we continue to grow and establish new companies.

Position overview:

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Fundraising & Investor Relations to lead and manage the fundraising and investor engagement efforts for ICEO Group and its portfolio companies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the executive team to define and implement a strategic fundraising plan, taking into account opportunities for securing financing across the entire ICEO Group, the ICEO Red 1 Fund (our Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) established in Luxembourg), and specific startups. A crucial part of this role will be to establish and nurture relationships with private and institutional investors, as well as to manage the overall investor communication and engagement processes.

The candidate must have a robust existing network of investors with an interest in technology (especially fintech, blockchain, and big data sectors) and a proven track record in successfully raising capital.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Leadership:

• Collaborate with ICEO Group management to develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy, considering the unique characteristics and structure of the ICEO Group and the opportunities that arise from them.
• Identify key opportunities for securing funding across the ICEO Group, including through the ICEO Red 1 Fund and individual startups.
• Focus on actual fundraising activities by leveraging the existing network and establishing a cold outreach strategy to attract potential investors.
• Continuously analyze the market and fundraising landscape to identify potential investors and new funding channels.

Investor Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with private investors, family offices, venture capital funds, and institutional investors, particularly in the tech and blockchain sectors.
• Manage ongoing communication with current investors, ensuring transparency and continuous engagement.
• Organize and participate in investor roadshows, meetings, and conferences to showcase ICEO Group and its portfolio opportunities.

Investment Documentation Coordination:

• Oversee the creation and review of investment documentation, including pitch decks, offering memorandums, and legal agreements.
• Ensure all investor materials are up to date, consistent, and professionally presented.

Investor Communication and Reporting:

• Establish a regular reporting process for investors, providing insights into the performance of the fund and portfolio companies.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual investor reports, including financial performance, strategic updates, and new opportunities.
• Develop and implement a clear investor relations framework, ensuring that investors are continuously informed about key milestones, updates, and developments.

Team Building and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other members of ICEO Group and business project management teams to align fundraising efforts with overarching business goals.
• Ultimately build and lead a team focused on investor relations, ensuring the smooth execution of investment processes and communication efforts.

Apply, if you:

• Have played a pivotal role in the growth of high-potential tech startups, contributing to their strategic development and scaling efforts
• Excel at designing and executing fundraising strategies that are aligned with company objectives, adept at navigating both traditional and innovative funding channels.
• Are an expert in investor outreach, capable of executing diverse approaches (both cold and warm) to engage high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, turning opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Possess a robust network of investors with an interest in technology markets, and have a proven ability to build and nurture lasting, value-driven relationships.
• Are a skilled negotiator, balancing investor priorities with the company’s growth goals to secure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Thrive in team-oriented environments, while also being highly self-organized and detail-focused, ensuring all aspects of investor relations run smoothly and professionally.

Why it’s worth a try - advantages of working at ICEO:

• as a remote-first company, we enable you to work from anywhere in the world, but you can also work in one of our offices in Poland (Cracow) or Estonia (Tallinn)
• we offer semi-flexible working hours - we would like you to be available between 11 am and 3 pm CET- the rest you set yourself;
• the position is newly created, and we have not established a fixed budget. We are open to discussing your salary expectations.
• as part of your full-time B2B contract, you can use up to 38 days/year of paid interruption in the provision of your services.
• equipment - desktop computer/laptop, monitors and office accessories,
• the opportunity to participate in an internal training program,
• participation in business and team-building meetings.

• Stage 1: Screening meeting with Talent Acquisition Partner (about 1h)
• Stage 2: Interview with Head of Finance&Investments: practical questions connected with the position and opportunity to learn more about ICEO Group, our startups, and the role (about 1,5h)
• Stage 3: Interview with Head of Finance & Investments at ICEO & Head of Finance at our neobank startup: Deep dive into practical questions and case studies (about 1,5h)
• Stage 4: Final Interview with the CEO: checking the mutual fit and expectations as well as some strategic discussion regarding the future direction of ICEO Group (about 1,5h)