About Fertile Soil Ventures
Fertile Soil Ventures is building Europe’s first pre-seed platform dedicated to newcomer tech — startups building solutions for people whose needs arise from moving across borders.
We operate at the intersection of:
* early-stage venture investing
* hands-on founder support
* community and ecosystem orchestration
We’re building a thesis-driven venture platform, and we’re looking for a Founder’s Associate to act as an extension of the GP and help make it real.
If you want a front-row seat to how early-stage funds, founder ecosystems, and conviction-led investing are actually built, this role is designed for you.
The Role
As Founder’s Associate, you’ll be an extension of the GP. Your mission is to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across founders, investors, and the FSV community — while providing the analytical backbone that keeps the thesis, reporting, and ecosystem credible.
You’ll work across operations, research, community, and investor support. One day you’ll be coordinating a community event; the next you’ll be synthesising founder progress into a crisp memo.
This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role. You’ll see everything.
What You’ll Do
1) Founder support & co-building ops
* Support founder programming and feedback loops
* Track deliverables, progress, and documentation
* Drive follow-ups so founders experience clarity and momentum
2) Community & ecosystem management
* Maintain community channels and newsletters
* Coordinate with partner organisations and programmes
* Keep the ecosystem warm, responsive, and well-run
3) Events
* Support speaker recruitment and briefing
* Shape the event spine, vibe, and flow
* Handle post-event synthesis and debriefs
4) Investor communications support
* Draft updates, key facts, and digests for GP review
* Translate activity into clear, credible reporting
* Support the cadence of professional investor communications
5) Portfolio & market research
* Produce short, high-quality insight memos
* Track portfolio signals and emerging themes
* Research newcomer-tech frontiers (work, health, housing, etc.)
Who You Are
You likely:
* Thrive in ambiguity and early-stage environments
* Are organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
* Can write clearly, think analytically, and execute fast
* Enjoy moving between strategy and detail
Must-Have Skills
* Strong project and task management (you don’t drop plates)
* Clear written communication (concise, structured, thoughtful)
* Analytical thinking and synthesis
* Comfort working across tools, docs, and workflows
* Bias toward action and problem-solving
Nice-to-Haves
* Exposure to startups, venture, accelerators, or funds
* Research or policy background
* Community or event operations experience
* Interest in migration, inclusion, and systems-level change
What You’ll Get
* A front-row seat to building a pre-seed venture platform
* Direct exposure to founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders
* High ownership and real responsibility from day one
* Mentorship and intellectual stretch
* Competitive salary + meaningful participation in carry