Are you an experienced investor, operator, or ecosystem builder passionate about backing diverse founders? Do you have deep connections in the French startup scene and want to help shape the future of venture capital — on your own terms? Join identity.vc as a Part-Time Venture Partner and help us identify and support exceptional LGBTQ+ founders in France.
We’re identity.vc, Europe’s first venture capital fund dedicated to backing LGBTQ+ founders. Innovation thrives on challenging norms, and for the LGBTQ+ community, this is part of our DNA. “Born to Disrupt” is not just our slogan, it is our mission. Based in Berlin, our Article 9 impact fund invests in LGBTQ+-led startups at the pre-seed and seed stage across Europe and all sectors. As we raise our first fund, we see ourselves as a startup on a mission to change the VC world.
As a Venture Partner (France), you’ll act as our local presence in France and help strengthen our ties with founders, investors, and the wider ecosystem.
💡 Source & Evaluate Investments: Identify and assess promising startups in France
🤝 Support Founders: Provide guidance, mentorship, and access to your network
🌈 Champion Diversity: Promote visibility and inclusion within the French venture ecosystem
🌍 Expand Our Network: Build relationships with investors, accelerators, and community leaders
💸 (Optional) Support the fund’s fundraising and LP engagement efforts in France
🎯 Relevant professional experience (founder, investor, or ecosystem leader)
💼 Demonstrated experience investing in or advising early-stage startups
🌐 Strong network within the French startup and VC ecosystem
🌟 Passion for impact, inclusion, and supporting underrepresented founders
🗣️ Fluent in French and English
🏙️ Based in Paris or nearby; open to travel occasionally across Europe
⏰ Available 1–3 days per month