Boomerang Ventures combines a venture studio and venture fund to provide hands-on expertise and capital to very early-stage life science start-ups to build them more quickly and effectively toward a fast, lucrative exit. Founders needing business, technical and other expertise to form a new company (NewCo) and position it for a lucrative exit are a good fit for the Studio.

The Boomerang Studio purpose and passion is to transform lives, and we do this in our niche of bringing amazing, connected healthcare ideas to life. We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as an Investor Relations Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our team in identifying, analyzing, and cultivating investment partners. You will be working with the Studio Director, other Boomerang Executives and portfolio CEOs while managing potential investment opportunities in startups and emerging ventures. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovation, has a strong understanding of market trends, and possesses the financial acumen to evaluate early-stage businesses. Additionally, you will conduct in-depth research on the venture capital ecosystem to support strategic decision-making.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Investor Relations Associate, you will enhance Boomerang’s presence in the startup ecosystem through community events, resources, and content. You will also support the Studio team and Studio portfolio companies with research and due diligence on early-stage investors and help grow participation in Studio events.

Venture and Angel Investor Research:

• Perform research on regional and national angels, angel groups, venture capital firms, family offices including their investment strategies, portfolio companies, and industry focus to develop a curated database of potential pre-seed and seed investors for Studio portfolio companies.
• Track venture funding activity and analyze market dynamics and opportunities for early-stage investors.
• Develop proficiency in research resources such as Pitchbook, Angel List, LinkedIn, and AI tools such as Perplexity to support the Studio team and PortCos. Identify and develop additional tools to improve Studio and PortCo fundraising efficiency and effectiveness.

Platform Development:

• Build and maintain a database of curated venture and angel investors.
• Build partnerships with accelerators, incubators, co-working spaces, venture studios and other startup resources.Network with founders and industry professionals to source investment.Design and execute exclusive events for founders and investors to strengthen Boomerang’s brand.
• Develop and keep current a calendar of startup and investor events in the Midwest. Identify events for Boomerang and PortCos to attend to source investors.
• Create and maintain resources for portfolio companies and the broader ecosystem (e.g., cloud credits, SaaS discounts) and develop a curated database of marketing/support partners with negotiated rates to assist with pitch decks, social media, digital marketing, etc.

Content Creation:

• Produce blog posts, interviews, and case studies on startup best practices and venture trends.
• Develop playbooks and guides on fundraising, scaling, and business development.
• Assist in crafting content strategies for Boomerang’s online presence and PR initiatives.

Portfolio Support:

• Support portfolio companies with investor relations as needed by connecting them with resources and mentors.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide regular updates to the Studio leadership team.

Industry Engagement:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and funding ecosystems.
• Attend conferences, pitch events, and networking sessions to identify new opportunities.

Embody Boomerang Core Values

• Collaborative: Operate as part of a team, leveraging the strengths of teammates. Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Innovative: Demonstrates curiosity and creativity. Aspires to do better and be the best.
• Results Driven: Strong leadership skills; takes ownership and accountability for personal and team results. Sets and achieve high-performance goals. Delivers according to plans.
• Problem Solver: Demonstrates a resourceful, methodical, and structured approaching to challenges through first principles thinking
• Customer Oriented: Leading by example, while empathizing with our customers, create value in everything we do.

Target Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field.
• Experience researching venture capital firms, analyzing funding trends, and understanding the VC landscape is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to identify investor /portfolio company fit and the lead investor contacts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and market analysis tools; advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and an aptitude for evaluating qualitative and quantitative data.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to create compelling reports and presentations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships with Boomerang colleagues and stakeholders across the ecosystem.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, proactive, and eager to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion: A genuine interest in startups, venture capital, and emerging technologies in connected healthcare

Expected Results and Metrics of Success

• Works directly with Studio Director for funding of the Studio and supporting the Boomerang’s portfolio company CEOs.
• Demonstrated focus on activities which will best impact Studio and PortCo goals.
• Improves business processes and execution of each stage. Attracts new talent to the Studio and Newco’s.

Commitment Expected

• Minimum of 40 hours per week and located at HqO preferred
• Travel and after-hours work as needed to build and maintain business and community relationships.

The duties and responsibilities described here may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.