

Salary
-- Experience
4+ years Type
Full-Time Strategy
VC Team
Investing Firm AUM
-- The Scouting/Investment Manager role at Antler in Tokyo is all about finding and supporting exceptional founders and startups. You’ll be responsible for outreach, managing applications, and building community engagement. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about entrepreneurship and eager to make a real impact in the startup ecosystem.
What You’ll Do
- Find and connect with great founders and startups in Japan.
- Run outreach campaigns to engage potential founders.
- Manage incoming applications and screen candidates.
- Build community through partnerships and events.
- Organize events like meetups and hackathons.
What You Need
- At least 4 years of experience in a related field.
- Currently living in Japan with the ability to work full-time.
- Experience managing acquisition funnels and leads.
- Skilled in organizing events and building communities.
- Fluent in English or Japanese, with conversational skills in the other language.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical mindset for optimizing operations.
- Prior experience in the venture capital or startup ecosystem is a plus.
What You’ll Love
- Work with cutting-edge startups and technologies.
- Learn and grow in the exciting world of entrepreneurship.
- Be part of a global, inclusive team culture.
- Help shape the future of innovation in Tokyo.
About the Firm
- Antler supports ambitious founders from the very start.
- They have a global presence with offices in 30 cities.
- They focus on launching and scaling high-potential startups.
- Antler has invested in over 1,600 startups across various industries.

