Head of Capital Mobilization

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 Ecosystem development investment platforms 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 2. Capital Mobilization & Investor Execution Own the execution of fundraising processes across development-oriented and institutional investor bases, including: DFIs (IFC, EBRD, ADB, etc.) 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 Anchor investor engagement Risk mitigation structures 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 Coordinating 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 Global Fundraising 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

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