Founder Associate (full-time) (gn) @ DefenceTech Venture, Belgium

Job description

About MAHI MAHI builds next-generation autonomous navigation technology for defense applications at sea. AI, embedded software, and integrated hardware in a fully certified, production-ready system. We have a tested product, paying customers, and real traction in one of the world's most demanding markets. Backed by leading investors, we're now scaling across Europe and beyond. The Role: You'll work directly with the founding team on investor and partnership development, translating technical excellence into capital and strategic relationships. One day you're building a fundraising narrative; the next you're on a call with an LP or drafting a partnership brief. Fast-moving, high-stakes, high-ownership. This role is fully onsite in Mechelen, Belgium . What You'll Do: Fundraising & Investor Relations: Build and maintain investor materials: pitch decks, data rooms, financial summaries, Q&A briefs Map and research target investors, strategic partners, and sovereign/defence funds Manage outreach, pipeline tracking, and CRM discipline Draft investor communications and support due diligence requests Monitor market developments, comparable transactions, and relevant investor activity Strate...