Founder’s Associate - Vienna, Austria

Who we are

Allocator One is transforming how institutional investors engage with private markets. We’re among the most active LPs in emerging VC managers globally, backing the next generation of funds that identify and scale the businesses of tomorrow.

We don’t just aim for exceptional financial returns; we invest in progress — supporting the entrepreneurs and fund managers solving the world’s biggest challenges.

Our team is lean, entrepreneurial, and high-performing. We move fast, think deeply, and care about impact. Joining Allocator One means stepping into a role where strategy meets execution, where every project has real consequence, and where your work directly contributes to shaping the future of venture capital.

The role

We’re looking for a highly capable, resourceful, and driven Founder’s Associate to join our Vienna office. You’ll work side-by-side with the founders and leadership team across strategic, operational, and growth initiatives — acting as an extension of the leadership office and helping execute on our most important priorities.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, fundraising, and business development. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how a global investment platform operates, from capital raising and deal execution to fund structuring and expansion into new markets.

You’ll thrive here if you’re analytical, organized, and ambitious — someone who can zoom out to think strategically but isn’t afraid to dive into the details and make things happen.

Tasks

Your responsibilities

Strategic & operational leadership

• Support founders on high-priority strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Drive internal coordination between investment, operations, and legal teams to ensure alignment.
• Prepare strategic reports, presentations, and analyses for investors and partners.

Business development & partnerships

Execution excellence

Requirements

Benefits

Why this role matters

The Founder’s Associate is a force multiplier for the leadership team — helping ensure that strategy translates into execution at scale. Your insights, discipline, and initiative will help Allocator One grow faster and smarter, enabling us to expand our impact globally.

Allocator One is not for the faint-hearted. We’re for those who care deeply about the mission, the work, and their own growth. If that sounds like you — we’d love to hear your story.

Emerging VC funds often demonstrate superior market performance compared to established VC funds. Despite the proven outperformance of their funds, first-time fund managers typically struggle to get their funds off the ground.

We understand the challenges and the potential of these young VC funds and their emerging fund managers. That’s why Allocator One, founded by Felix Staeritz & Michael Ströck, is dedicated to providing emerging fund managers with everything they need to succeed.