Стартап-менеджер

General Information

The
Venture Manager
will be responsible for leading the implementation of the
"Venture Scouters"
project — a national initiative under IT Park Uzbekistan aimed at attracting foreign venture investors, facilitating cross-border investments, and developing the local venture capital ecosystem.

A successful candidate will act as a
connector between startups and global investors
, ensuring Uzbekistan's startup ecosystem becomes visible and investable on the international stage. The Venture Manager will work within the
Startups and Investments Development Department
, reporting directly to the Director and collaborating with government institutions, accelerators, funds, and development partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to attract foreign venture capital and investors to Uzbekistan.
• Build partnerships with international VC funds, angel investor networks, accelerators, and ecosystem organizations.
• Identify and manage a pipeline of high-potential local startups ready for investment.
• Organize investor events, such as roadshows, pitch sessions, and demo days, within the "Venture Scouters" framework.
• Support the creation and use of investment instruments (SAFE, convertible notes, co-investment vehicles, syndicates).
• Conduct market and investor research to identify global trends and potential partners.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and investment briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to improve the national venture capital framework.
• Represent IT Park Uzbekistan in international events, promoting Uzbekistan's venture ecosystem globally.
• Ensure proper monitoring of investment projects and maintain a database of venture deals and investor interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum
  3 years of professional experience
  in venture capital, investment management, or startup financing.
• Strong understanding of startup funding cycles, valuation models, and venture deal structures.
• Proven experience in building investor relations and managing partnerships with international organizations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in
  English
  ; knowledge of
  Uzbek and/or Russian
  is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development.