Founding Partner Capital Growth & Investments

Build the investment and growth engine behind the YOUNG ecosystem. Location: Flexible / International Structure: Freelance / White Label / Full-Time Compensation: Base Compensation + Performance-Based Commission + Long-Term Growth Opportunities About YOUNG YOUNG is building an international ecosystem of lifestyle, hospitality, real estate, technology and community-driven ventures. Our portfolio includes businesses and initiatives across: • Hospitality • Hotels • Coffee & Food Concepts • Workspaces • Real Estate • Media As our ecosystem continues to grow rapidly, so does the need for capital, strategic partnerships and scalable growth infrastructure. To support this next phase, we are looking for a Founding Partner - Capital, Growth & Investments. The Opportunity This is not a traditional leadership position. We are looking for a founder-minded operator to build and lead the Capital, Growth & Investments function within YOUNG. You will be responsible for attracting capital, building strategic partnerships, creating growth opportunities and helping shape the future of the YOUNG ecosystem. Your success will directly influence the speed, scale and value creation of our ventures. This role can be structured as: • Freelance • White Label • Full-Time However, one thing is non-negotiable: An entrepreneurial mindset. We are not offering a 9-to-5 job. We are offering the opportunity to build a real business unit inside YOUNG from the ground up. You will have the freedom to create, build and execute. In return, we expect ownership, accountability and results. Your Mission Build and lead the capital, growth and investment activities across the YOUNG ecosystem. You will work directly with the founders and leadership team to secure funding, unlock strategic partnerships and accelerate growth across multiple ventures. Key Responsibilities Capital & Funding • Develop and execute fundraising strategies • Build relationships with investors, family offices and strategic partners • Coordinate funding rounds and investment opportunities • Support debt financing and banking relationships • Identify new capital sources for ventures across the ecosystem Growth & Strategic Partnerships • Source and develop strategic partnerships • Create growth opportunities for existing and future ventures • Open doors to new markets and expansion opportunities • Develop co-investment and partnership structures Investments & Venture Development • Evaluate growth and investment opportunities • Support venture expansion and new initiatives • Assist with deal structuring and investment processes • Coordinate due diligence and investor communications Investor Relations • Build and maintain long-term investor relationships • Organize investor updates and meetings • Manage investor communications and follow-up processes • Strengthen YOUNG's investment network and reputation Who You Are You think like an entrepreneur and operate like a builder. You are commercially driven, highly proactive and obsessed with execution. You understand that growth is created through action, relationships and persistence. You do not wait for opportunities. You create them. Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: • Venture Capital • Private Equity • Startup Fundraising • Investment Banking • Corporate Development • Strategic Partnerships • Family Offices • Scale-Ups • Business Development Most importantly, you have a proven track record of creating tangible business results. What Success Looks Like Within your first 12 months, you have: • Built a strong investor and banking network • Established strategic partnerships across the ecosystem • Successfully supported multiple funding initiatives • Created new growth opportunities for YOUNG ventures • Built a scalable capital and growth function inside the group Compensation We believe in aligned incentives. The compensation structure includes: • Base Compensation • Performance-Based Commission • Long-Term Growth Opportunities • Additional upside for exceptional performance Compensation depends on experience, network and execution capability. Application Questions As part of your application, please answer the following questions: 1. Relevant Experience What relevant experience do you have in fundraising, investor relations, strategic partnerships, venture building, private equity, venture capital, family offices, corporate development or related fields? Please share specific examples, achievements and results. 2. Builder or Advisor? Are you independent, entrepreneurial and action-oriented? At YOUNG, we are not looking for analysts, consultants or advisors. We are looking for builders. People who create momentum, open doors, secure opportunities and deliver results. Tell us about a situation where you personally drove growth, secured funding, built partnerships or created measurable business impact. 3. Wh...