Making Innovation work

Tenity is an independent global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor with offices in Singapore, Zurich, London, Madrid, Istanbul, and Tallinn. 

Tenity is now entering a new growth phase - do you want to contribute to building a globally leading fintech innovation ecosystem and an early-stage investor by taking ownership and making a difference within the organisation?

Key Task & Responsibilities

Investment Management

• Conduct market research and trend analysis in the broader fintech and insurtech sectors, with a focus on emerging technologies.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of early-stage investment opportunities (pre-seed/seed) in the APAC region. 
• Manage the investment portfolio, making strategic decisions regarding follow-on investments, exits, and divestments. 
• Monitor the financial health and performance of portfolio companies, providing actionable insights and recommendations. 
• Prepare and present regular reports on portfolio performance to senior management and stakeholders. 
• Maintain detailed and organized records of startup interactions, investment decisions, and program outcomes. 

Startup Coaching

• Collaborate with portfolio startups to deeply understand their business models, strategies, and growth challenges. 
• Provide mentorship and guidance on critical business aspects such as product development, marketing, sales, and operations 
• Conduct regular check-ins and milestone assessments to track startup progress and provide constructive feedback. 

Networking and Ecosystem Building

• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the startup ecosystem, including with other incubators, accelerators, investors, and industry experts. 
• Utilize your network to connect startups with relevant resources, mentors, investors, and potential partners. 

Program Development

• Work closely with the program management team to enhance the acceleration program and its resources for startups. 
• Identify trends and emerging opportunities in the startup ecosystem to continuously improve offerings and support. 

Your Profile

• At least 4-6 years experience in VC investments. 
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and manage the full lifecycle of pre-seed and seed-stage VC deals, from sourcing and evaluation to execution and portfolio management. 
• Strong expertise in fintech and insurtech sectors; experience in Web3 is considered a plus. 
• Strong track record of conducting comprehensive market research and trend analysis, with a focus on identifying and leveraging emerging trends such as AI, Web3, and other disruptive technologies in fintech and insurtech. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills within the startup ecosystem. 
• We will be prioritizing individuals with an existing right to work in Singapore.

What we value

• Goal-oriented individual displaying a high level of tenacity and drive for excellence. 
• Self-starter willing to take on responsibilities that improve operational efficiency and deliverable quality. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with founders and external stakeholders. 
• Entrepreneurial empathy and respect for early stage startup founders. 
• Ability to grasp and filter new ideas quickly and must have demonstrated great interest in the latest technology trends. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and execute processes while working with diverse and/or remote stakeholders. 
  

What we offer

• A shared vision: We are a community-driven movement that believes the future of finance is shaped through collaboration. Making innovation work.
• Modern work culture: As a young and rapidly developing company, we allow employees to make decisions and help shape our success.
• Great people: Work with smart and dedicated people. Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit, with people from all walks of life.
• The best startups: Many Tenity Alumni are award-winning and raised substantial rounds from international investors. You will be working with them.
• A thriving ecosystem: You get to work with multiple international corporations and experts while expanding your network on any level.