LvlUp Ventures is one of the ten most active venture capital firms globally, with a proven, value-driven approach to investing in and accelerating high-growth startups. To date, LvlUp has backed approximately 1,000 companies and reviews 20,000+ startup applications annually across its funds and accelerators.
The firm operates 10+ funds and startup programs, powered by a world-class infrastructure spanning capital, distribution, partnerships, and operational support. LvlUp is hyper-focused on identifying, backing, and accelerating category-defining companies at every stage — from pre-seed through growth. Our differentiated model goes beyond capital. We work hands-on with founders to help them scale faster, build durable advantages, and unlock step-function growth.
The Role
We're hiring a Head of Startup Sourcing & Community to build and scale the systems, relationships, and communities that help us discover exceptional founders before anyone else.
This is not a traditional community manager role.
You'll be responsible for expanding LvlUp's founder, scout, university, and ecosystem presence globally—building sourcing engines that continuously surface high-potential startups and emerging talent.
You'll have significant autonomy and ownership from day one.
Responsibilities
Sourcing
Source exceptional startups across sectors and geographies.
Build repeatable systems to identify promising companies before they become widely known.
Develop thematic sourcing strategies around emerging industries and trends.
Create founder referral and community growth loops.
Conduct strategic successful outreach to top-tier startups we want to invest in
Scout Program / VIR
Scale and manage LvlUp's global scout network.
Recruit, onboard, and activate top-performing scouts.
Design incentives, engagement programs, and performance tracking.
Increase qualified startup referrals and ecosystem intelligence.
Build and lead LvlUp's University Ambassador Program.
Establish relationships with entrepreneurship centers, startup clubs, accelerators, and student founder communities.
Expand LvlUp's presence across leading universities globally.
Drive student founder applications and ecosystem engagement.
Community
Develop founder communities, events, partnerships, and ecosystem initiatives.
Identify opportunities to increase LvlUp's visibility among founders, operators, investors, and startup organizations.
Launch programs that strengthen long-term founder engagement.
Build relationships with accelerators, incubators, venture communities, and startup networks.
Growth
Continuously identify emerging startup ecosystems, technologies, and founder communities.
Surface high-conviction opportunities aligned with LvlUp's investment strategy.
Bring new ideas, programs, and growth initiatives to the firm.
What We're Looking For
Highly entrepreneurial and self-directed.
Excellent network builder and relationship manager.
Excellent operator.
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and creating structure from scratch.
Strong understanding of startups, venture capital, founders, and innovation ecosystems.
Exceptional communication and community-building skills.
Able to execute independently and move quickly.
Experience in venture capital, accelerators, startups, entrepreneurship programs, or community building.
Existing relationships across founder, university, or startup ecosystems.
Experience managing ambassador, scout, chapter, or community programs.
Familiarity with Airtable, Zapier, Apollo, Notion, CRM systems, automation tools, outreach systems, and growth operations.
