Investment Mentor; Private Capital

and the job listing Expires on March 15, 2026

Compensation:
$200–$500/hour or transaction-based earnings, depending on scope, deal size, and advisory engagement

About Initio Sphere

Initio Sphere is a private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We connect fund managers, investors, operators, and analysts through real deal flow, institutional frameworks, and curated relationships.

Private Capital Mentors are a vital tier of our ecosystem—providing strategic, high-touch mentorship to sponsors, funds, and investors while earning opportunities and enhancing credibility across the network.

Role Overview

Initio Sphere is onboarding Investment Mentors to provide strategic, operational, and capital-market guidance while mentoring analysts, scouts, and junior advisors.

This is not a traditional employment role. Mentors operate as independent contractors, activated through a verification and approval process.

Once approved, Investment Mentors:

Advise on fund formation, capital raising, deal structuring, and operational strategy

Mentor analysts, deal scouts, and junior advisors, building internal capacity and credibility

Access curated deal flow, earning opportunities, and platform-driven exposure

Build a verified Mentor Track Record within the ecosystem

This role is ideal for experienced operators, ex-investment bankers, fund managers, or senior consultants with a proven record of closing capital transactions or leading investment initiatives.

What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)

Approved Investment Mentors may:

Advise fund managers on capital strategy, LP engagement, and fundraising positioning

Support deal sponsors with structuring, diligence oversight, and negotiation strategy

Mentor analysts and deal scouts on modeling, diligence, and transaction execution

Provide portfolio advisory services, operational insights, and value creation guidance

Participate in curated introductions with institutional investors or co-investors

Mentors focus on high-level strategic guidance and relationship-driven deal activation. They do not handle day-to-day transactional modeling unless specifically approved.

Eligible Advisory & Mentorship Areas

Fund formation, capital raising, and LP communications

Deal structuring, investment committee support, and transaction strategy

Operational or portfolio company advisory

Mentorship and technical training for analysts, scouts, and junior advisors

Investor relations and network strategy

Approval is granted based on experience, track record, and demonstrated ability to advise and mentor on real transactions.

Compensation & Deal Economics

Hourly rates: $200–$500, depending on experience, track record, and engagement scope

Transaction-based incentives may be earned for advisory work on closed deals

Payments issued after successful completion of advisory milestones or deal closure

No cap on earnings for consistent high-value contributions

How Mentors Get Activated

Submit an Investment Mentor application with background, track record, and deal history

Complete verification and category approval

Get promoted within the Initio Sphere platform

Begin mentoring funds, sponsors, analysts, and deal scouts on approved engagements

This ensures selectivity, credibility, and direct access to live opportunities.

Compliance Notice

Provide investment advice to the public

Solicit securities

Market investments outside approved channels

Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated capacity

All mentorship and advisory work must comply with applicable securities laws and focus on strategic guidance, mentoring, and deal support.

Who This Role Is For

Ex-IB, PE, VC, or senior fund executives with a proven transaction record

Experienced operators or founders with strong deal networks

Senior advisors who can mentor and elevate analysts, scouts, and junior advisors

Professionals seeking high-touch mentorship roles with transaction exposure

Why Join Initio Sphere

Direct access to fund managers, investors, and live deal flow

Monetize expertise without traditional employment constraints

Build reputation and credibility across a high-signal ecosystem

Mentor and develop top-tier analysts and deal scouts

A single platform for advisory, capital, and professional growth