Founder in Residence

Initio Raise powered by Initio Capital
Remote
· Independent Contractor
· Flexible Engagement

Initio Raise is building a global network of Founders in Residence (FIRs)—experienced operators who have raised capital and want to help the next generation of founders do it faster and better.

This is a high-leverage, advisory-driven role where you coach early-stage founders through the fundraising process using Initio’s platform, tools, and investor network.

You bring experience and pattern recognition
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We provide infrastructure, deal flow, and access
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Provide 1-on-1 coaching and strategic guidance to founders raising capital

Review and refine pitch decks, financial models, and fundraising narratives

Help founders position their story for investors and navigate objections

Prepare founders for investor meetings and due diligence

Share insights from your own journey (wins, mistakes, patterns)

Support founders through active fundraising cycles on the platform

Refer new founders into Initio Raise as you encounter them

Ongoing access to high-quality founder deal flow

Full access to Initio’s 300+ investor network and platform tools

Ability to stay embedded in venture without running full deals

Referral commissions on founders you bring into the platform

Optional pathway into Venture Partner (for those who want to operate raises)

Flexibility to contribute part-time or project-based

Optional stipend (for consistent involvement)

Referral commissions on sourced founders

Non-linear upside through deeper platform participation

Founders who have raised venture capital successfully

Operators who’ve gone through Series A+ or meaningful fundraising cycles

Experienced builders who enjoy mentoring and pattern recognition

Individuals who want to stay close to the ecosystem without full-time operating pressure

Firsthand experience raising capital (pre-seed → growth)

Strong understanding of investor psychology and fundraising dynamics

Ability to give clear, direct, and actionable feedback

High-context communicator with founder empathy

Credibility with early-stage founders

Most founders fail at fundraising not because of their product—but because of:

Poor positioning

Misaligned investor targeting

Lack of experienced guidance

Founder in Residence is how we fix that.

You become the force multiplier that helps founders avoid mistakes and accelerate outcomes—without needing to build a fund or platform yourself.

Remote and non-exclusive

Flexible time commitment

Integrated into Initio’s Partner ecosystem

We’ve built the infrastructure founders and operators typically lack:

AI-powered fundraising systems

Investor outreach and matching

Materials and data room support

Verified investor meetings

A global network of operators, partners, and investors

You plug in where you create the most value:
judgment, guidance, and experience
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