Investment Analyst

As an Investment Analyst on Digital Catapult's Investment Team, you will help support innovative deep-tech startups as they prepare to raise investment and scale. You'll play a hands-on role in delivering investment readiness programmes, engaging with investors, and supporting the development of high-potential companies.

This is a great opportunity to build experience in the venture ecosystem, working closely with founders, investors, and programme teams while developing your knowledge of startups and fundraising.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of investment readiness activities across programmes, including workshops, 1:1 sessions, and founder support
• Evaluating startups and gathering insights on business models, traction, and fundraising readiness
• Coordinating investor engagement activities such as fireside chats, pitch practice sessions, and roundtables
• Conducting research into investment trends, sectors, innovative companies and relevant investors to support programme delivery
• Maintaining accurate records of startups, investors, and programme activity in CRM systems
• Collaborating with internal teams to support high-quality programme delivery and founder outcomes

Requirements include:

• Strong interest in startups, venture capital, and emerging technologies
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to research and present information clearly
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment
• A proactive and curious approach, with a willingness to learn and develop

Salary: £30-40k per annum (subject to experience)