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# Investors Associate - Mandarin at Web Summit

- **Company:** Web Summit
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/websummit/bcc1ab91-f97f-4c20-bbc9-90670e80a1f4

## Job description

About us:

How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.

And we’re just getting started.

We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.

To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.

About the team: Our Investor Relations team plays a key role in bringing the world's leading investors to Web Summit's global events. From angel investors and emerging venture capital firms to globally recognised funds such as Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital, we connect the people shaping the future of technology with the startups building it. Our team develops and maintains relationships with investors across every stage of the investment lifecycle, helping them maximise their engagement before, during and after our events across four continents. Every conversation contributes to strengthening one of the world's most influential startup and investor communities.

What you’ll achieve at Web Summit:

- Identify, engage and build relationships with venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices and other key players across the global investment ecosystem.
- Manage investor relationships throughout the full attendee journey, ensuring an outstanding experience before, during and after each event.
- Speak daily with leading investors, from partners at globally recognised funds to emerging early-stage firms, across a wide range of industries, investment stages and geographies.
- Become a knowledgeable and visible member of the startup and investor ecosystem, representing Web Summit with credibility and enthusiasm.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of investors and prospects in Salesforce.
- Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to identify new lead generation opportunities and continuously improve sales processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Startup, Speakers, Growth, Marketing and Operations teams to maximise investor engagement and event success.
- Attend Web Summit's global events, experiencing first-hand the environment where founders, investors and technology leaders come together.

Who you are:

- You are a fluent Mandarin speaker
- You're passionate about technology, startups and venture capital, and naturally curious about the companies and ideas shaping the future.
- You're a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and can confidently engage with senior stakeholders.
- You're naturally persuasive, commercially aware and enjoy understanding what motivates different people.
- You're organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- You're excited by business development, networking and account management, and enjoy creating opportunities through conversations.
- You're collaborative, proactive and always looking for ways to improve existing processes.
- You thrive in an environment where learning, experimentation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A genuine interest in startups, venture capital, innovation and the technology ecosystem.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset, curiosity and a strong desire to learn.
- Experience in business development, account management, partnerships or sales.
- Knowledge of venture capital, startup funding or the broader investment ecosystem.
- Previous experience using Salesforce or another CRM platform.
- Exposure to startups, accelerators, incubators or technology events.

Benefits and perks: Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more. Employer pension contribution up to 6% for Irish-based employees A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development. Company MacBook, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in. Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks. Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.

## About Web Summit

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Web Summit organizes the world’s largest and most influential technology conferences, connecting founders, investors, and innovators across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
- **Entity Type**: Private (organic growth, no disclosed venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Dublin, Ireland
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Paddy Cosgrave (primary founder; also David Kelly and Daire Hickey co‑founded)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Conference/event technology and media – producing large‑scale B2B tech events.
- **Target customers**: Tech companies (startups to enterprises), investors, media, and government delegations seeking networking, branding, and thought leadership.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Uniting people to achieve a common objective” – enabling serendipitous connections that drive the tech ecosystem forward.

## Products & Services
- **Web Summit (Lisbon)**: Flagship annual event in Lisbon, Portugal, attracting ~70,000+ attendees. Includes startup pitching, keynote stages, and industry tracks.
- **Web Summit Vancouver**: North American edition held in Vancouver, Canada, replicating the European model for the Americas market.
- **Web Summit Rio**: South American edition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, launched to tap into the Latin American tech scene.
- **Web Summit Qatar**: Middle East edition in Doha, Qatar, expanding into the Gulf region.
- **Proprietary Event Software**: In‑house platform for attendee matchmaking, scheduling, live streaming, and networking – also offered to other organizations (event tech as a service).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: ~641 employees worldwide (March 2026); average salary ~$59,789 (Revelio Labs)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not VC‑backed; major corporate sponsors and media partners include Google, Meta, McKinsey, and leading global brands (per event sponsorship pages).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 8.8% from 589 (2023) to 641 (2026)
  - Active job postings rose 2.7% in 2026 to 38, with steady hiring in engineering, sales, and operations ([Revelio Labs](https://www.reveliolabs.com/companies/web-summit/employees))
  - Expansion into four global markets (Europe, North America, South America, Middle East) within five years

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched scale & brand**: “The best tech conference on the planet” (Forbes) – name recognition that draws top speakers and attendees.
- **Global network effect**: Multiple events across continents create year‑round engagement and cross‑border connections.
- **Proprietary technology**: In‑house software provides a superior attendee experience and licenses to other organizers, reducing reliance on third‑party platforms.
- **Operational excellence**: 15 years of refining logistics, safety, and content curation for mass events.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: Deepening presence in high‑growth markets (Brazil, Qatar) and considering additional regions.
- **Digital & hybrid experiences**: Enhancing virtual participation and data‑driven matchmaking through software.
- **Diversification**: Offering event‑tech solutions to external clients, reducing dependency on ticket sales alone.
- **Talent investment**: Growing engineering, data science, and product teams to accelerate platform innovation.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Emphasis on courage, integrity, fun & community, and collaboration – with frequent town halls, social activities, and charity initiatives ([Web Summit Careers](https://websummit.com/careers)).
- **Work model**: Hybrid – roles based in Dublin, Lisbon, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and remote options available.
- **Benefits**: Fully subsidised health and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (mental health counselling), monthly wellness talks, generous annual leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- **Professional development**: Dedicated in‑house learning & development team, personalised training programmes, access to online courses, and guest speaker masterclasses.
- **Engineering culture**: “Software makes Web Summit an amazing experience” – the engineering team is core to the product, working on event‑tech at scale.
- **Note**: Revelio Labs reports a “negative and declining” employee sentiment overall; candidates should weigh this against the public perks and rapid growth.

## Sources
1. [Web Summit Careers Page](https://websummit.com/careers)
2. [Web Summit Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/websummit)
3. [Revelio Labs – Web Summit Employee Data](https://www.reveliolabs.com/companies/web-summit/employees)

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