Investment Manager, lzCatalyst
LayerZero
LayerZero
The Future is Omnichain.
Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.
We are funded by the best investors in the world including:
a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced investment manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities for our ecosystem investment initiative - lzCatalyst - working closely with our business development team to manage our investment pipeline, support builders in their fundraising endeavors, and grow our investor network.
Our team leaves egos at the door, works hard, has big ambitions, and is passionate about building the infrastructure operability layer of tomorrow. We expect the same from you.
The working environment is fast paced with plenty of ambiguity, change, and odd hours. You have to be okay with that as we continue to grow and mature as an organization.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Sourcing:
- Evaluate market trends and identify opportunities for new projects building on the LayerZero protocol
- Conduct in-depth industry research in partnership with LayerZero BD leads
- Develop market mappings for relevant web3 verticals, identifying promising builders driving innovation across the ecosystem
- Pipeline Development:
- Source, assess, and track new investment opportunities
- Manage inbound lzCatalyst applications, host introductory calls with builders and track fundraising progress
- Develop and maintain robust tracking mechanisms to drive in-depth program analytics and assess the health of our pipeline
- Conduct preliminary diligence & screening on potential investment opportunities, developing investment memos for tangible deals
- Fundraising Support:
- Support builders in their fundraising efforts, including narrative framing workshops, pitch deck feedback, data room development, and investor outreach
- Investor Relations/Network Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the ecosystem, fostering meaningful connections across our investor network
- Filter, organize, and distribute tailored investor dealflow outreach on a bi-weekly basis
- Engage LayerZero’s investor base to share pipeline and support external sourcing strategies
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
- 2-5 years experience working at a venture fund or blockchain startup
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Prior experience in venture capital is a plus
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels
- Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.