Investor Relations & Business Development Executive

The Role

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Investor Relations and Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This unique role sits at the intersection of capital raising, investor engagement and pipeline development, with the goal of building and managing a high-quality network of investors and identifying new companies that could join the Max Accelerate group. You will be the primary point of contact for our investor community, cultivating relationships with family offices, venture capital firms, angel investors and high‑net‑worth individuals while also running outreach to identify exciting new companies that could benefit from or contribute to the group.

• Investor Network Development – Build and manage a structured pipeline of investors including family offices, VCs, angel investors and HNWIs; conduct proactive outreach to introduce Max Accelerate and its portfolio companies to relevant investors; develop and maintain long‑term relationships; track investor preferences, mandates and activity for timely engagement.
• Capital Raising Support – Support preparation of investor materials, pitch decks and deal summaries for portfolio companies seeking funding; coordinate investor meetings, calls and follow‑ups; assist in managing the fundraising process end‑to‑end; maintain a CRM of investor contacts, deal flow and interaction history.
• Company Origination and BD – Identify and qualify new companies and founders that could benefit from joining the Max Accelerate group; run outbound outreach across sectors and geographies aligned with the group’s thesis; attend events and networking opportunities; evaluate inbound enquiries and make initial assessments for leadership review.
• Ecosystem and Portfolio Support – Act as connector between portfolio companies and broader investor/partner network; collaborate with internal teams to align BD efforts with shared technology and marketing ecosystem; support internal communications and reporting on investor relations activity.

• 4 years of experience in investor relations, business development, capital markets or a related field.
• Exposure to startup ecosystems, venture capital, private equity or family office environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage professional networks.
• Experience with CRM tools and maintaining structured pipelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident engaging with investors and senior stakeholders.
• Self‑starter mindset with ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities independently.
• Commercial acumen and genuine interest in startups, technology and investment.
• High attention to detail, particularly in preparing materials and investor‑facing communications.
• Comfortable working across time zones and in a lean, fast‑moving environment.

• Existing network within the GCC, UAE or global investor community.
• Familiarity with fundraising processes, term sheets or investment documentation.
• Experience in a holding company, multi‑portfolio or accelerator environment.