Business Development Associate

Caprae Capital Partners is a dynamic private equity and venture platform founded by experienced operators rather than traditional financiers. Led by Kevin Hong, a serial tech entrepreneur with a track record of scaling companies to significant revenue milestones, the firm is supported by a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and experts, including a former NASA software engineer and a former Chief of Staff at Google. Since its inception in 2025, Caprae has rapidly grown, closing over $50 million in transaction value and managing an ecosystem exceeding $80 million, with additional deals expected soon. The company is focused on redefining the connection between entrepreneurship, capital, and talent by operating at the crossroads of private equity, venture operations, and founder enablement, moving quickly and innovatively.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who possesses strong commercial instincts, excellent communication skills, and the ambition to convert conversations into tangible revenue and closed deals. This full-time role is ideal for someone who excels in outbound outreach, confidently engages with executives, and thrives on building a sales pipeline from the ground up. The position sits at the intersection of business development, partnerships, and deal execution, requiring the candidate to initiate and nurture relationships with business owners and help transform opportunities into completed transactions across Caprae’s platform and portfolio. This is an active, hands-on role where you will gain direct experience in how deals are made.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead high-volume, high-quality outbound business development efforts, including cold outreach for approximately 20 hours per week.
- Initiate and manage conversations with founders, CEOs, and business owners across various industries.
- Schedule and conduct discovery meetings, partnership discussions, and early-stage deal conversations.
- Support and eventually lead commercial, sales, and transaction-related discussions.
- Develop and deliver clear, compelling narratives that communicate Caprae’s value proposition effectively.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to prioritize and pursue high-value opportunities.
- Own and manage a robust pipeline of prospects, partnerships, and deal opportunities.
- Track, manage, and report on outreach activities, meetings, and conversion metrics.
- Assist in client success, account management, and post-close relationship building as needed.
- Contribute to brand positioning, partnerships, investor relations, and public relations initiatives when required.

Required Qualifications

- Proven skills in outbound business development, including cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn engagement, and executive-level conversations.
- Clear, confident communication style with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior stakeholders.
- Highly motivated, autonomous, and driven by performance metrics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship, business, private equity, or finance.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Background in finance education or direct exposure to deal-making is strongly preferred.
- Strong numerical aptitude, as this role involves commercial responsibilities with real economic impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in deal-making processes and to contribute meaningfully to a fast-growing, innovative firm that challenges traditional finance models. If you are eager to learn by doing and want to be part of a team that values speed, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, Caprae Capital Partners is the place to grow your career.