Investor Relations Virtual Assistant
Support investor communications, reporting, and fundraising for startups and private companies
Overview
Investor relations VAs charge $55-$125 per hour or $3,000-$10,000 monthly retainers.
Supporting 2-4 companies generates $70,000-$350,000 annually with 80-85% margins.
In 2025, funded startups and private companies need IR support managing investor communications, preparing updates, coordinating fundraising, and maintaining cap table.
Services include preparing monthly investor updates, coordinating investor meetings and calls, managing cap table in Carta or Pulley, handling data room management for fundraising, coordinating quarterly board updates, managing investor questions and requests, tracking KPIs and metrics for investors, and supporting fundraising processes.
Successful IR VAs understand startup fundraising, cap tables, investor expectations, and financial metrics.
Many have startup operations or finance backgrounds.
The key is maintaining investor confidence through clear communication, handling confidential financial information, and supporting fundraising efficiently.
Most work retainer agreements with venture-backed startups or private equity-backed companies.
High-value clients include post-seed startups with 10-50 investors, Series A-C companies with active investor bases, and growth companies preparing for acquisitions.
Required Skills
- Investor Relations
- Cap Table Management
- Financial Metrics
- Startup Ecosystem Knowledge
- Data Room Management
- Confidentiality
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High rates for specialized IR expertise
- Work with exciting growth companies
- Learn fundraising and venture capital processes
- Build investor and founder relationships
- Remote work supporting multiple companies
Cons
- Need startup and fundraising knowledge
- Handling sensitive financial information
- Pressure during fundraising periods
- Need to learn cap table and equity mechanics
- Limited to venture-backed company market
How to Get Started
- Learn startup fundraising and investor relations
- Master cap table software (Carta, Pulley, Shareworks)
- Understand venture capital and private equity basics
- Create professional website targeting funded startups
- Network in startup and venture capital communities
- Target post-seed through Series C companies
- Land first IR client and deliver professional updates
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