Junior Startup Sourcing Lead
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9 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Startup Sourcing & Research Analyst who is passionate about Africas tech ecosystem. This person will be responsible for identifying high-potential startups across the continent managing their onboarding and engagement and contributing to ecosystem research reports and analytics.
1. Startup Sourcing & Onboarding
- Continuously scout identify and qualify African startups for various AfricArena programs and investor deal rooms
- Build and maintain a structured pipeline of startups segmented by sector stage country and investment readiness
- Evaluate startups based on traction product-market fit team and scalability
- Onboard selected startups and support their participation in bootcamps summits and investor meetings
Keep detailed startup records and update the CRM with key metrics
2. Data & Tool Management
- Maintain and organize databases (e.g. Excel Google sheets) to track startups and research assets
- Contribute to dashboards and visualizations to share insights with partners and internal teams
Work with the marketing and product teams to surface the best content and startup stories from research
3. Program Promotion & Sales Support
Actively promote AfricArise and AfricArena programs events and partnership opportunities to relevant startups and ecosystem stakeholders.
Support startup-focused lead generation and conversion activities including outreach follow-ups and onboarding.
Communicate the value proposition of our programs to attract high-quality startups applications and drive startup ad ecosystem playerss stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with the marketing and partnerships team to improve program visibility and optimize outreach funnels for startups.
Key Responsibilities
1. Startup Sourcing & Onboarding
- Continuously scout identify and qualify African startups for various AfricArena programs and investor deal rooms
- Build and maintain a structured pipeline of startups segmented by sector stage country and investment readiness
- Evaluate startups based on traction product-market fit team and scalability
- Onboard selected startups and support their participation in bootcamps summits and investor meetings
Keep detailed startup records and update the CRM with key metrics
2. Data & Tool Management
- Maintain and organize databases (e.g. Excel Google sheets) to track startups and research assets
- Contribute to dashboards and visualizations to share insights with partners and internal teams
Work with the marketing and product teams to surface the best content and startup stories from research
3. Program Promotion & Sales Support
Actively promote AfricArise and AfricArena programs events and partnership opportunities to relevant startups and ecosystem stakeholders.
Support startup-focused lead generation and conversion activities including outreach follow-ups and onboarding.
Communicate the value proposition of our programs to attract high-quality startups applications and drive startup ad ecosystem playerss stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with the marketing and partnerships team to improve program visibility and optimize outreach funnels for startups.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree or diploma in Economics Development Innovation Entrepreneurship Business or related field
- 13 years of experience in startup ecosystems research venture capital accelerators or innovation hubs
- Demonstrated understanding of the African tech ecosystem and its key players
- Comfortable presenting program benefits and value to diverse stakeholders (founders investors partners)
- Ability to identify and act on opportunities to grow program participation and partner engagement
Skills and compentencies required
Strong sourcing scouting and due diligence capabilities
Sales-oriented mindset with a track record (or potential) of converting leads into participants clients or users
Excellent research and analytical writing skills
Comfortable with data management and visualization (Excel Google Sheets etc.)
Comfortable with Canva and WIX CRM a plus.
Curious and proactive mindsetable to dig for insights and connect the dots
Required Skills:
Strong sourcing scouting and due diligence capabilities Sales-oriented mindset with a track record (or potential) of converting leads into participants clients or users Excellent research and analytical writing skills Comfortable with data management and visualization (Excel Google Sheets etc.) Comfortable with Canva and WIX CRM a plus. Curious and proactive mindsetable to dig for insights and connect the dots Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once Fluency in English is required; French is a plus
Required Education:
Bachelors degree or diploma in Economics Development Innovation Entrepreneurship Business or related field 13 years of experience in startup ecosystems research venture capital accelerators or innovation hubs Demonstrated understanding of the African tech ecosystem and its key playersComfortable presenting program benefits and value to diverse stakeholders (founders investors partners)Ability to identify and act on opportunities to grow program participation and part
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
