Head of Capital Mobilization

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long term value and drive.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Role Overview

500 Global is seeking a senior leader to drive the execution of capital mobilization and support the structuring of private market development vehicles in partnership with governments, development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral organizations, and philanthropic capital providers.

This role will play a critical part in advancing investment platforms that catalyze venture capital and private investment ecosystems in emerging and frontier markets. These vehicles may combine public, philanthropic, and commercial capital to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector development aligned with national priorities.

Working closely with the Managing Partner and senior leadership, the Head of Capital Mobilization will lead day to day execution of capital strategy, investor engagement, and transaction processes, ensuring successful design and delivery of investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities 1. Vehicle Structuring & Execution

Lead the execution and coordination of country and regional level investment platforms, including:

• National venture capital funds
• Fund of funds programs
• Blended finance vehicles

Responsibilities include:

• Translating high level strategy into executable investment structures
• Developing investment theses and detailed financial models
• Designing and refining capital structures
• Supporting governance design and implementation
• Ensuring alignment with sovereign priorities and delivery timelines

Own the execution of fundraising processes across development oriented and institutional investor bases, including:

• Multilateral organizations
• Government and bilateral agencies
• Family offices and philanthropic capital
• Strategic corporate partners

This includes:

• Managing investor pipelines and outreach processes
• Preparing investment materials and structuring narratives
• Coordinating and leading investor discussions (with senior leadership involvement as needed)
• Driving conversion from interest to commitment

Support the structuring and execution of capital stacks, including:

• Catalytic and concessional capital layers

3. Government & Stakeholder Engagement (Execution Focused)

Support the development and execution of sovereign partnerships by working closely with senior leadership and public sector counterparts.

This includes:

• Translating government priorities into actionable investment programs
• Supporting structuring of national innovation investment initiatives
• Co ordinating with ministries, DFIs, and development partners
• Managing stakeholder workflows and ensuring alignment across parties
• Supporting delivery of broader programmatic initiatives linked to investment vehicles

4. Platform Delivery & Ecosystem Programs

Drive implementation of ecosystem components linked to investment vehicles, ensuring effective delivery beyond capital deployment.

This may include:

• Manager and ecosystem development initiatives
• Technical assistance programs
• Co investment structures
• Founder and startup support platforms

5. Cross Firm Execution & Coordination

Act as a central execution lead across internal teams, including:

• Venture Capital
• Venture Development
• Government Relations
• Legal

Ensure timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination are effectively managed across complex, multi stakeholder projects.

Requirements

• 10+ years in investment banking, development finance, venture capital, private equity, or structured finance
• Strong hands on experience executing complex transactions or investment vehicles (including blended finance)
• Experience working with governments, DFIs, or sovereign institutions
• Demonstrated track record supporting or leading fundraising processes
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Deep understanding of emerging and frontier markets