CEO / Co-Founder - Equity-Based
Posted 2 days ago by Awfer tech Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The CEO / Co-Founder role at Awfer Tech Ltd involves leading fundraising efforts, defining the company's strategy, and building key partnerships to drive growth. The position requires a passionate leader with a proven track record in securing funding for early-stage tech startups and the ability to inspire and lead a team. The role offers significant equity and full authority in strategic decisions, emphasizing a collaborative and ambitious company culture. Candidates should possess entrepreneurial grit and strategic commercial acumen to navigate the challenges of a startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all efforts to secure pre-seed and seed funding.
- Develop and execute a robust fundraising strategy, create pitch materials, and manage relationships with angel investors, VCs, and strategic partners.
- Define and execute the company's go-to-market strategy, product roadmap, and long-term vision.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure key strategic partnerships that drive customer acquisition, growth, and market penetration.
- Build, mentor, and lead the core executive team, fostering a culture of excellence and rapid iteration.
- Offer negotiable equity stake with a standard 4-year vesting schedule and a 1-year cliff.
- Provide full salary replacement upon successful funding.
- Participate in all strategic decisions as a true partner.
Key Skills:
- Proven fundraising track record with successful capital raising ($100K+) for early-stage tech startups.
- Existing network of investor contacts and ability to open doors.
- Entrepreneurial grit and resourcefulness in uncertain environments.
- Strategic commercial acumen with a deep understanding of building, launching, and scaling tech products.
- Customer-obsessed and data-informed decision-making.
- Ability to inspire, recruit, and lead a world-class team.
- Clear communication and decisive leadership skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: City Of Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title: CEO / Co-Founder – Equity-Based
Company: Awfer Tech Ltd
About Us
Awfer Tech Ltd is a bold, early-stage tech startup on a mission to deliver something truly unique at an unbeatable value. We are at the final stages of preparation, ready to move forward, and fully committed to building a high-impact company. Joining us means becoming part of a transparent, ambitious, and dedicated founding team, with real ownership and influence from day one. We are starting with minimal capital, focused on growth, innovation, and attracting the right partners to scale the business.
Role
- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead all efforts to secure pre-seed and seed funding. Develop and execute a robust fundraising strategy, create pitch materials, and manage relationships with angel investors, VCs, and strategic partners.
- Strategy & Vision: Define and execute the company's go-to-market strategy, product roadmap, and long-term vision. Translate our technical innovation into a scalable business model.
- Business Development & Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and secure key strategic partnerships that drive customer acquisition, growth, and market penetration.
- Leadership & Scaling: Build, mentor, and lead the core executive team. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and rapid iteration as we scale.
- Offer Significant Equity: Negotiable equity stake with a standard 4-year vesting schedule and a 1-year cliff.
- Sweat Equity: Full salary replacement upon successful funding.
- Full Authority: Equal say in all strategic decisions as a true partner.
Who We Need
We are seeking a partner who is as passionate about building as we are. You are a natural leader, a strategist, and a doer.
Your Are The Right Fit If You Have
- A Proven Fundraising Track Record: You have successfully raised capital ($100K+) for early-stage tech startups. You have an existing network of investor contacts and the ability to open doors.
- An Entrepreneurial Grit: You thrive in uncertainty and are willing to roll up your sleeves and execute. You are resourceful, resilient, and driven by challenges, not just titles.
- Strategic Commercial Acumen: You have a deep understanding of how to build, launch, and scale a tech product. You are customer-obsessed and data-informed in your decision-making.
- Leadership Magnetism: You can inspire, recruit, and lead a world-class team, even before you can pay them market rates. You are a clear communicator and a decisive leader.