Associate - Strategic Partnerships & Venture Ecosystem
Associate – Strategic Partnerships & Venture Ecosystem Location: Dubai, UAE Experience: 3–5 Years Company: iACCEL GBI About iACCEL GBI iACCEL GBI is a UAE-based GTM Accelerator helping global technology startups expand into the UAE and GCC markets.
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iACCEL GBI
About iACCEL GBI
iACCEL GBI is a UAE-based GTM Accelerator helping global technology startups expand into the UAE and GCC markets.
Since 2023, we have supported 30+ startups from India, the US, the UK, the Far East, and the UAE through market access, partnerships, investor connections, and ecosystem support.
Our ecosystem includes 450+ investors, mentors, advisors, accelerators, incubators, and venture partners across multiple geographies.
As we build our investment vertical and evolve towards an institutional venture platform and future ADGM-based fund structure, we are looking for an entrepreneurial professional to work directly with the CEO & Co-founder.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact Founder’s Office role at the intersection of startups, investments, partnerships, and ecosystem building.
You will work closely with the CEO to activate strategic partnerships, engage investors and ecosystem stakeholders, support portfolio companies, and help build the foundation of iACCEL GBI’s investment platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive engagement and execution across strategic partnerships, accelerator relationships, investor networks, and ecosystem collaborations.
- Manage ongoing communication with investors, mentors, advisors, incubators, venture funds, startup founders, and strategic partners.
- Activate and engage our 450+ member investor and mentor community to support portfolio companies through introductions, fundraising, and market access.
- Support the development of iACCEL GBI’s investment vertical by coordinating with investors, startups, and partners.
- Organize investor pitching sessions, founder showcases, networking events, roundtables, and one-to-one investor meetings.
- Track key initiatives, stakeholder commitments, and follow-ups to ensure execution and measurable outcomes.
- Work directly with the CEO on strategic projects, ecosystem expansion initiatives, and special opportunities.
- Solve problems proactively, manage stakeholder expectations, and navigate complex situations involving multiple parties and priorities.
Ideal Candidate
- 3–5 years of experience in startups, venture capital, accelerators, founder’s office, partnerships, investor relations, community building, consulting, or business development.
- Strong understanding of startup ecosystems across the UAE, GCC, India, and global markets.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project management, execution, and organizational abilities.
- High-energy, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with founders, investors, and senior stakeholders.
- Graduate with strong technology, digital, presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, crisis management, firefighting, and people management.
Why Join iACCEL GBI?
Gain direct exposure to startup founders, angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, and ecosystem leaders across multiple geographies.
Play a key role in building a growing venture ecosystem and contribute to the creation of iACCEL GBI’s investment platform and future fund journey.
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