Startup Scout & Dealflow Manager – Impact Accelerator

Founders Bay

Managing Dealflow for Founders Bay Impact Accelerator, scouting promising startups in rural areas. Utilizing AI for automating scouting processes and building network outreach efforts.

Posted 7/16/2026part-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in startup evaluation and relationship management, utilizing AI tools for efficient scouting and screening processes. Strong organizational skills and a results-oriented approach in remote work settings are essential.

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Startup EvaluationAI UtilizationCRM ManagementProactive OutreachProcess Automation

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Hard Skills

Startup EvaluationProcess AutomationData AnalysisApplication ScreeningResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsIndependent WorkResults-Oriented MindsetRelationship ManagementProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeChatGPTClickUpNotionSlack

Industry Keywords

Impact AcceleratorVenture CapitalCorporate M&AStartup EcosystemFounding Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will build the dealflow engine for our Impact Accelerator.
Using AI support, a strong startup instinct and an eye for promising founding teams, you will automate and structure our processes.
You identify outstanding startups in rural areas, beyond the usual platforms.
You leverage LinkedIn, local networks, universities, funding programs and events for scouting.
You analyze and evaluate suitable startups against our program criteria.
You actively contribute to developing automated scouting and screening processes.
You use AI (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to make research, analysis and pre-qualification more efficient.
You are Founders Bay’s first point of contact for many founders.
You maintain and deepen relationships with founder communities and regional partners.
You pre-screen and prioritize incoming applications according to clear criteria.
You diligently maintain and organize application intake in our CRM.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Initial professional experience in a startup or in environments such as strategy consulting, venture capital, corporate M&A or a comparable role.
Enthusiasm for tools like Claude, ClickUp, Notion and Slack, and initial exposure to automation tools.
You think in structures: efficient, clean processes and an organized working style are important to you.
Genuine interest in people and no hesitation with proactive outreach (cold outreach).
Ability to work independently and results-oriented in a remote setup, and a strong passion for impact topics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Impact: Actively help build a program that shapes the next generation of impact startups in Germany.
Top network: Direct access to ambitious founders, experienced mentors and leading investors.
Equipment: Apple devices and a co-working budget.
Autonomy & responsibility: Short decision paths and the opportunity to implement your own ideas directly into the dealflow process.
Strong culture: An innovative, welcoming working environment with a dynamic and flexible team culture.