At a Glance

We are using AI to accelerate due diligence and deepen insights for Private Equity funds. We are hiring a Founder’s Associate.

• Location: London, UK (Hybrid, In-person at least 3 days per week)
• Experience Required: 2-5 years
• Remuneration: £40k → £70k + Generous ESOP. Varies by level of experience.
• Visa: Unfortunately, we don’t sponsor visas yet. You must have the right to work in the UK.

About Capsa AI

Empowering Private Equity with Advanced AI – Capsa AI is an operating system that aggregates, structures, and generates insights from company and market data.

Our AI solutions reduce time spent on mechanical tasks and increase returns by analysing vast amounts of data to provide clear, actionable insights. Enhancing transparency and collaboration, Capsa AI helps users validate findings at every step, fostering trust and efficiency. Our vision is to become the leading AI platform for private capital funds, transforming how private investments are analysed and managed.

Our Team and Progress

Our founding team has deep domain expertise in Private Equity and AI. Our CEO, Danyal, has over 6 years of experience in Private Equity and Investment Banking at blue-chip financial institutions such as AEA Investors, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank. Our CTO, Callum, has over 6 years of experience in Machine Learning and AI, having worked at leading defense companies like QinetiQ and retail tech startups such as Standard AI.

Just one month after our December 2023 founding, we launched our product with PE funds managing over $9 billion. Five months later, we're revenue-generating, serving leading PE funds managing over $30 billion across the US, UK, and Germany. We have also raised a 7-digit seed round with leading VCs and angel investors.

About the Role

As a Founder's Associate at Capsa AI, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring team alignment. You will partner with the CEO to set business priorities, support business development, manage planning processes, conduct business analyses, and oversee key operational activities. You will also assist with daily administrative tasks and facilitate effective communication within the team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and make a significant impact on our growing company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to set business priorities, execute key initiatives, and ensure team alignment.
• Support business development initiatives, including sales, customer support, and developing internal operating models.
• Manage the planning processes for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual company activities.
• Conduct analyses and provide recommendations for effective business decisions.
• Oversee key operational processes (leadership meetings, All Hands, OKR reviews), including agenda preparation, discussion facilitation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Assist the CEO with daily administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation.

Working at Capsa AI will be hard work, it will be messy and at times it will be stressful. However, you will:

• Experience the process of taking the company from 1 to 100.
• Shape the company's vision and will have a direct impact on its success.
• Have the opportunity for fast career growth.
• Have the opportunity to participate in the upside of an ultra-growth venture.
• Have fun 🙂

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or a comparable subject from a university or business school with an excellent academic track record.
• You have 2-5 years of experience working in private equity, management consulting, investment banking, or industry groups, specifically in operations strategy and business analysis.
• You have data analysis and financial modeling skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external audiences.
• You are capable of managing projects and tight deadlines with autonomy.
• You are business fluent in English.

Additional Perks

• Private healthcare insurance.
• Global WeWork All Access Membership.
• One month per year remote working.
• Budget for setting up your Home-Office.