Founder Associate

Skip to main content Founder Associate Circeus London Area, United Kingdom Apply Founder Associate Circeus London Area, United Kingdom 13 hours ago 146 applicants See who Circeus has hired for this role Apply Save Report this job Direct message the job poster from Circeus Semina Husomanović Semina Husomanović Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand Manager @ Circeus & Shop Circle | Gestalt Psychotherapist About CirceusCirceus is an AI-native holding company that acquires and evolves mission-critical B2B software businesses globally. We serve 200,000+ businesses worldwide, focusing on the vertical and workflow software the everyday economy runs on. Our model is direct: acquire strong software businesses and evolve them through a centralised AI platform, driving both revenue growth and operational efficiency. We operate as long-term owners, not flippers, continuously improving every product through applied AI.The RoleWe’re hiring a Founder Associate to work directly with the CEO across the highest-priority initiatives at Circeus. This is a front-row seat to how an AI-native holding company is built and scaled, spanning fundraising, investor relations, market research, and strategic projects that don’t yet have an obvious owner.You’ll move between deep analytical work and fast-turnaround execution, often on the same day. One week might mean prepping investor materials, the next researching a new vertical or acting as the connective layer between the CEO and AI tools that speed up decision-making.This suits someone entry-level who wants exposure to company-building at pace, not a structured graduate scheme. You’ll be trusted with real scope quickly, and the CEO will expect you to bring structure to ambiguity rather than wait for it.What You’ll DoSupport fundraising processes, including materials, data rooms, and diligence coordinationMaintain and strengthen investor relationships alongside the CEOConduct market research to inform acquisition targets and strategic directionAct as an AI intermediary, using AI tools to accelerate the CEO’s decision-making and outputPrepare briefing documents, board materials, and strategic memosTrack and follow up on action items from CEO meetings and investor conversationsSynthesise research into clear recommendations for the CEOCoordinate across portfolio companies on CEO-led initiativesWhat We’re Looking ForStrong academic record with clear evidence of analytical rigourExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfort working directly with senior stakeholders and investorsGenuine curiosity about AI tools and how they can accelerate individual outputAbility to context-switch between strategic and administrative work without losing qualityHigh ownership mentality and comfort operating with limited structureNice to HavePrior internship in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or a startupExperience with fundraising materials or investor communicationsExposure to SaaS or B2B software businessesFamiliarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar for research and productivityWhy CirceusDirect, sustained exposure to a CEO building an AI-native holding companyVisibility across a portfolio of 200,000+ served businesses, not a single productReal ownership and pace from day one, not a rotational graduate programmeAccess...