VP, Strategic Finance
Core
Lead equity financing strategy and execution to raise institutional capital for a space robotics startup, working directly with the Founder & CEO.
Role type
VP, Strategic Finance (equity fundraising & capital planning)
Builds
Capital engine, investor narrative, financial models, and financing materials for a space robotics company
Domain
Space systems, robotics, defense technology, hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
equity fundraising execution, investor network activation, pitch narrative development, financial modeling, investor relations management, technical translation, strategic capital allocation
Preferred skills
prior founder or founding team experience, early-stage startup operating experience, Series B or earlier fundraising history, ability to operate with incomplete information
Technologies
financial modeling tools, data room management systems
Responsibilities
Lead equity financing strategy and execution for future rounds; Build and manage a targeted investor map across VC firms, strategic investors, and family offices; Own the equity story, pitch narrative, and financing materials; Translate technical progress and roadmap into a clear investment narrative; Prepare the Founder & CEO for investor conversations; Build company-level financial models connecting strategy, roadmap, and capital needs; Support capital allocation decisions and corporate development; Help build the finance function's planning cadence and reporting structure.
Seniority
VP, hands-on IC