Strategic Venture Capital Partnerships Manager

Remote Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Strategic Venture Capital Partnerships Manager to engage with the London startup and VC ecosystem. In this role, you will be pivotal in building relationships, supporting VC partnerships, and driving adoption of the platform among early-stage companies. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a high level of energy. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary and equity

100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits

16 weeks paid parental leave

Health & wellness stipend

Commuter benefits

25 days of PTO per year

Unlimited sick time

Virtual team building activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in startups, VC, partnerships, or business development.
• Familiarity with the London startup and VC ecosystem.
• Interest in GTM and revenue impact.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the London startup and VC ecosystem.
• Support VC and accelerator partnerships.
• Attract founders through events and programs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Assist with structured partnership programs.

Skills

Ecosystem Engagement

Strong people skills

High energy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Strategic Venture Capital Partnerships Manager

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

As a founding member of Vanta’s Venture & Startup Partnerships team in EMEA, you will help build and scale our presence across the London startup and VC ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Strategic Venture Capital Partnerships Lead, you’ll play a key role in engaging founders, supporting VC and accelerator relationships, and driving Vanta adoption across early-stage companies.

This is an early, high-impact hire and the first Venture & Startup Partnerships role in EMEA. You’ll be on the ground building relationships, hosting events, and working closely with Sales and GTM teams to make Vanta the default trust and compliance platform for startups as they grow.

This role sits within Vanta’s Global Partnerships team, where you’ll help translate our global venture strategy into strong local execution across EMEA.

Why this role is exciting

Be the first Venture & Startup Partnerships hire in EMEA

Work directly with and learn from the global Venture Partnerships lead

Build deep relationships in one of the world’s most active startup ecosystems

Help shape how Vanta shows up for founders at the earliest stages

Clear growth path as the Venture & Startup Partnerships team scales globally

What you’ll do as a Venture & Startup Partnerships Manager at Vanta

• Ecosystem Engagement: Actively engage with the London startup and VC ecosystem, building relationships with founders, operators, VCs, and accelerators.
• Partner Support: Support existing VC and accelerator partnerships by helping with enablement, founder introductions, and portfolio engagement.
• Founder Attraction: Help attract founders to Vanta through events, workshops, office hours, and 1:many programs.
• GTM Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, SDRs, and Marketing to convert ecosystem engagement into pipeline and product adoption.
• Program Execution: Assist in running structured partnership programs, including onboarding, events, and deal support.
• Events & Community: Represent Vanta at startup and VC events, demo days, and ecosystem gatherings across London and EMEA.

How to be successful in this role

• 3–5 years of experience in startups, VC, accelerators, partnerships, business development, or early-stage sales.
• Strong familiarity with the London startup and VC ecosystem, either through prior work as a founder, operator, or in VC/platform roles. Bonus is relationships with VCs and startups across EMEA.
• High energy and strong people skills — you enjoy being out in the ecosystem, meeting founders, and building genuine relationships.
• Interest in GTM and revenue impact, with an understanding of how partnerships support pipeline and growth.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain value clearly to founders and internal stakeholders.
• Execution mindset — comfortable running programs, events, and follow-ups with guidance from a senior partner lead.
• Ability to work in-person in London as needed (3 days a week in office/hybrid role).

What you can expect as a Vanta’n

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive)
• Health & wellness stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office
• 25 days of PTO per year and unlimited sick time
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.

Please note: this job posting is for illustration purposes only and may not reflect current openings.