StartEngine · 23 hours ago
Business Development Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expStartEngine is a FinTech powerhouse driving the future of fundraising and alternative investing. As a Business Development Lead, you will be responsible for discovering and engaging early-stage and growth-stage companies to raise capital on StartEngine, conducting research, and building relationships within the startup ecosystem.
CrowdfundingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechFunding Platform
Responsibilities
Identify high-potential startups through online research, funding databases, news outlets, pitch competitions, and accelerator networks
Engage founders and leadership teams via LinkedIn, email, and other creative channels to introduce StartEngine
Qualify opportunities and schedule intro meetings for our Senior Sales (AE) team
Build relationships with accelerators, incubators, and venture programs to create ongoing deal flow
Monitor trends in venture capital and private markets to stay ahead of emerging opportunities
Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine messaging and outreach strategies
Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in our CRM
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in business development, venture scouting, or startup outreach
Deep interest in the startup world, venture capital, or early-stage investing (absolutely required)
Excellent written communication and persistence — you know how to get founders' attention
Resourceful and creative in sourcing leads — you love finding new ways to identify potential partners
Organized and proactive, comfortable working independently and meeting ambitious goals
Preferred
Familiarity with platforms like Crunchbase, PitchBook, AngelList, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Paid WeWork Usage (optional)
Benefits
100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision - pick your own plan
Generous Equity package
Unlimited PTO and sick days
Paid WeWork Usage (optional)
100% Remote
Team Off-sites and Celebration Dinners
Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
401K program
Flexible hours
Company
StartEngine
StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in and own shares of startups and early-stage businesses.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
StartEngine has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$87.61MKey Investors
SE Agoura Investment
2023-08-16Undisclosed
2021-12-10Equity Crowdfunding· $50M
2020-10-02Equity Crowdfunding· $18.91M
Leadership Team
Howard Marks
CEO and co-founder
Jonathan Reyes
Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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