Venture Capital & Strategic Partnerships Advisor

Venture Capital & Strategic Partnerships AdvisorInvestor Relations | Pre-Seed Fundraising Strategy | US Venture Capital Ecosystem LookRoom AI | US-Based AI Startup | Equity-Based Strategic Advisory Opportunity Company DescriptionAt LookRoom AI, we're building a fully AI-powered Personal Assistant designed around one simple belief: Be As You Are & Free Up Time. LookRoom enables users to create and manage their digital wardrobes, receive personalized everyday outfit suggestions, and interact with a 24/7 AI Personal Assistant. By learning each user's wardrobe, preferences, lifestyle, habits and daily context, LookRoom progressively automates everyday style-related decisions, reducing decision fatigue and giving people back one of their most valuable resources: Time. Our business model combines B2C opportunities with future B2B integrations and partnerships across the fashion e-commerce ecosystem, plus B2B SAAS API provision. Where We Are TodayFollowing the release of our working Pre-MVP, LookRoom is entering two critical execution stages: Stage 1 - Market-Ready MVP: Finalizing and integrating our three core AI technologies into a reliable, market-ready product. Stage 2 - US Go-to-Market Readiness: Preparing our product, team and operations for entry into the US market and subsequent international expansion. Our core proprietary technologies include: LRAC - LookRoom Avatar Creation: Realistic, individual 3D avatar creation. LRTS - LookRoom Try-On Service: Personalized virtual clothing try-on. LRSS - LookRoom Suggestion System: AI-powered personalized outfit and style recommendations. We're currently raising Pre-Seed funding to accelerate product development, strengthen our team and prepare for US market entry. The OpportunityHelp Connect LookRoom's Vision With the Right Investors and Strategic PartnersWe're looking for an experienced, well-connected Venture Capital & Strategic Partnerships Advisor to work directly with LookRoom's founders. This is a strategic advisory opportunity for someone who understands the US venture capital ecosystem, has established relationships with early-stage investors, and can help an ambitious AI startup navigate its fundraising journey. Your primary mission will be to strengthen LookRoom's investor positioning, facilitate access to relevant investors, and support the development of long-term strategic relationships. We're not looking for someone who simply maintains investor lists or sends fundraising emails. We're looking for a strategic partner who brings experience, judgment, credibility and meaningful relationships. Key Responsibilities1. Venture Capital & Investor Relations Identify and prioritize US-based pre-seed and seed-stage investors aligned with LookRoom's investment opportunity. Facilitate qualified introductions to venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices and relevant investment networks. Help develop and refine LookRoom's investor engagement strategy. Advise founders on investor targeting, positioning and communication. Support preparation for investor meetings, presentations and due diligence. Provide strategic guidance throughout the fundraising process. Help evaluate investor feedback and identify opportunities to improve fundraising readiness. Support the development of sustainable relationships with potential investors. 2. Fundraising Strategy & Investment Positioning Review and provide strategic feedback on LookRoom's pitch deck, one-pager and investment narrative. Advise on fundraising strategy, investment terms and valuation positioning. Help communicate LookRoom's competitive differentiation and long-term market opportunity. Identify potential weaknesses in investment readiness and recommend improvements. Support the founders in developing a structured, milestone-driven fundraising roadmap. Investment negotiations, securities offering decisions and fundraising execution will remain under the founders' control, with appropriate legal and professional support. Strategic Partnerships & Business DevelopmentIdentify potential strategic partners within the US technology and consumer AI ecosystems. Facilitate relevant introductions to accelerators, startup communities and industry networks. Explore relationships with fashion technology and e-commerce ecosystem participants. Advise on partnership opportunities that support LookRoom's product development and US GTM strategy. Help strengthen LookRoom's visibility and credibility within relevant startup and investment communities. 4. Strategic Advisory & Founder CollaborationWork directly with the founding team on strategic priorities. Provide independent perspectives on fundraising challenges and investor expectations. Help evaluate partnership opportunities and their potential business value. Participate in periodic strategic discussions and milestone reviews. Contribute to building a disciplined, investor-ready organization. Who We're Looking ForWe're particularly interested in professionals with: 7+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, startup investing, fundraising advisory, investment banking, strategic partnerships or the startup ecosystem. Established relationships within the US pre-seed and seed-stage investment community. Demonstrated experience supporting early-stage startups through fundraising or investor engagement. Strong understanding of venture capital investment processes and investor expectations. Familiarity with early-stage startup valuation, investment structures and fundraising strategy. Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills. Ability to evaluate investment opportunities from an investor's perspective. Experience working directly with founders and executive teams. Strong professional integrity, discretion and judgment. Excellent English communication skills. Particularly Valuable ExperiencePrevious experience as a VC investment professional, venture partner, angel investor or startup advisor. Successful founder experience, including raising venture capital. An active network of US micro-VCs, angel investors and early-stage funds. Experience with Consumer AI, B2C SaaS, personalization, FashionTech or e-commerce. Experience advising startups entering the US market. Relationships with startup accelerators, venture studios or founder communities. Experience supporting Delaware C-Corp startups through pre-seed fundraising. A strong, relevant network and demonstrated ability to build meaningful investor relationships matter more to us than an impressive job title. Who Will Succeed in This Role?We're looking for someone who: Thinks strategically and acts proactively. Understands the realities and risks of early-stage startups. Values long-term relationships over transactional introductions. Can distinguish genuinely relevant investors from a large but unqualified contact list. Communicates openly and provides constructive feedback. Is comfortable working directly with founders. Understands the difference between fundraising activity and real fundraising progress. Believes in building sustainable company value. Is motivated to contribute to a startup with global ambitions. We value advisors who don't simply open doors, but help founders understand which doors are worth opening and why. Cooperation, Work Model & CompensationEquity-Based | Remote / Hybrid | Flexible CommitmentWe're offering an equity-based strategic advisory opportunity, with a flexible, part-time engagement structure. The role is intended for an experienced professional who wants to contribute strategic expertise, relationships and long-term value to LookRoom AI. Our preferred candidate will be based in the United States, with an established professional network in the US venture capital ecosystem. Equity participation, vesting, advisory responsibilities and engagement terms will be mutually agreed and documented. Compensation will be structured in accordance with applicable US securities and employment regulations. The advisory arrangement is not intended to provide transaction-based compensation for securities fundraising. Why Join LookRoom Now?Because we're entering a stage where the right strategic relationships can meaningfully influence our next steps. With our working Pre-MVP released, three core AI technologies under development, and our US market entry ahead, we're building the foundations for a globally scalable consumer AI company. As a strategic advisor, you'll have the opportunity to: Work directly with LookRoom's founders. Contribute to our pre-seed fundraising strategy. Help shape investor positioning and strategic relationships. Support the company's transition from product development to market entry. Participate in the long-term value creation of an early-stage AI startup. This is not a traditional fundraising position. It's an opportunity to become a strategic contributor to LookRoom's next stage of growth. How to ApplyPlease share your LinkedIn profile or professional background, along with brief answers to the following questions: What experience do you have advising or supporting early-stage startups through pre-seed or seed fundraising? Which sectors and stages are most represented in your US venture capital network? Have you previously facilitated meaningful investor introductions or supported successful fundraising processes? What would be your strategic approach to helping LookRoom strengthen its investor positioning and fundraising readiness? What experience do you have with strategic partnerships, particularly in Consumer AI, SaaS or technology startups? Why are you interested in an equity-based strategic advisory opportunity with LookRoom AI? LookRoom AI - Be As You Are & Free Up Time.