Portfolio Lead

About us

Startupbootcamp is a global accelerator that helps founders grow faster and smarter. Since 2010, we’ve supported hundreds of startups with mentorship, funding and access to a strong network of investors and partners. We believe entrepreneurship drives meaningful change and we’re here to empower people and ideas that shape the future.

About the role

As a Portfolio Lead at Startupbootcamp, you’ll play a central role in our Portfolio Team, managing relationships with alumni founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Your focus will be on supporting startups beyond the accelerator by helping them scale, secure funding, and unlock new business opportunities. You’ll also contribute to monitoring portfolio performance, tracking key metrics, preparing reports for investors, and identifying high-potential startups to connect with the right partners and opportunities.

This role blends relationship management, business development, and ecosystem engagement with a strong focus on portfolio growth and long-term impact.

Profile Overview

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience

• Familiarity or previous experience within venture capital, the startup ecosystem, and/or innovation-driven environments is a strong plus

• Proficient in using spreadsheets, CRM systems, and sales processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor KPIs, prepare insights, and create performance reports for investors and stakeholders

• Capable of promoting and organising events to engage founders, investors, and stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present insights clearly

• Fluency in English is required, Dutch is strongly preferred and additional languages are a plus

• A natural team player who is proactive and not afraid to take responsibility

Perks

• Be part of a global innovation ecosystem and contribute to impactful projects.

• Expand your professional network by working with startups, investors, and corporate innovators.

• Stay ahead of the latest tech and business trends in a highly entrepreneurial setting.

• Work in a modern office located in Amsterdam Oost, by the Amstel River.

• Company-provided MacBook Pro for work.

• Attractive pension scheme.

• 25 days of paid holiday per year.

• Personal growth opportunities, including access to a learning budget, workshops and masterclasses.

Got excited? We’d love to hear from you!

Please send us your CV and a short motivation letter telling us why you’re a good fit. Even if you don’t have much professional experience yet, we encourage you to apply and share your story, we’re always looking for motivated people eager to grow with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship. Only candidates with a valid work permit for the Netherlands will be considered.