Blockchain Business Development Operations Lead
https://pangaventures.com/
Opportunities at Panga Ventures
Panga Ventures is hiring for full-time, part-time, and consulting roles, including investment advisors and strategic consultants, to drive the future of crypto venture capital and blockchain investments.
For more details about any specific role, feel free to contact us for further information.
Investment Team: We are seeking crypto analysts, investment associates, blockchain researchers, due diligence specialists, portfolio managers, and technical advisors to help evaluate and support our portfolio companies across DeFi, infrastructure, and Web3 applications.
Operations & Growth: We are also hiring business development leads, partnership managers, portfolio support specialists, tokenomics experts, technical writers, community liaisons, and ecosystem development managers to support our investment thesis and portfolio growth.
About Panga Ventures
Panga Ventures is a leading crypto venture capital fund focused on early-stage blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, and Web3 applications. We back exceptional founders building the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
We are looking for a Business Development Operations Lead to drive strategic partnerships with our portfolio companies, expand ecosystem integrations, and support institutional adoption of blockchain technologies.
Panga Ventures is committed to supporting the growth of the crypto ecosystem, making this role ideal for someone who thrives in venture capital operations, portfolio company support, and blockchain business development.
Project Overview
As a Blockchain Business Development Operations Lead at Panga Ventures, you will be responsible for supporting our portfolio companies' growth, facilitating strategic partnerships within the crypto ecosystem, and driving adoption of blockchain solutions among institutional clients.
We are seeking crypto-native professionals who understand venture capital operations, portfolio management, and blockchain ecosystem development. If your expertise lies in supporting startup growth, building relationships with crypto projects, and executing partnership strategies, we want to hear from you.
If you come from traditional venture capital or consulting but have deep experience with crypto markets and blockchain technology, we are open to discussions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support portfolio companies with business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategies across the crypto ecosystem.
- Facilitate collaborations between Panga Ventures portfolio companies and leading DeFi protocols, infrastructure providers, and Web3 platforms.
- Develop and execute partnership strategies with exchanges, institutional traders, and crypto-native organizations to drive adoption of portfolio company solutions.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new investment opportunities and support due diligence processes.
- Track and optimize portfolio company metrics, partnership outcomes, and ecosystem adoption using blockchain analytics tools (Dune, Nansen, Messari, DeFiLlama).
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in crypto business development, venture capital operations, or blockchain consulting—but if you have strong crypto ecosystem expertise, we encourage you to apply.
- Proven track record of supporting startup growth, facilitating strategic partnerships, or working with crypto/blockchain companies.
- Deep understanding of crypto markets, DeFi protocols, and blockchain infrastructure—or strong analytical skills to quickly master these areas.
- Experience with venture capital operations, portfolio management, or startup advisory services preferred.
- Existing relationships within the crypto ecosystem, including founders, protocols, and institutional players are preferred but not required.
- If you don't meet all criteria but have deep experience in crypto, venture capital, or strategic partnerships, we still want to hear from you.
Why Join Panga Ventures?
- Competitive compensation: $120,000–$200,000 + equity and performance-based incentives.
- Direct influence over portfolio company growth, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem development—you'll be driving venture capital operations.
- Remote-first, execution-driven role—no micromanagement, full ownership over business development strategies.
- Opportunity to work with top-tier crypto founders, protocols, and institutional blockchain stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000 – $200,000 (final offer depends on experience, crypto expertise, and ability to drive portfolio company growth).
- Equity participation: meaningful equity stake in Panga Ventures with significant upside potential tied to fund performance.
- Performance-based incentives: bonuses tied to successful portfolio company outcomes, partnership execution, and ecosystem development achievements.
- Custom compensation structures: for candidates with proven expertise in crypto venture capital or exceptional ecosystem relationships, we offer tailored reward models, including carry participation and success fees.
- Flexible work structure: full-time or consulting arrangements available, with complete autonomy and execution-driven responsibility.
- Strategic influence: direct impact on portfolio company success, investment decisions, and crypto ecosystem development.
- For top-tier candidates:
If you have established relationships with leading crypto projects, exceptional track record in venture capital, or unique expertise in blockchain ecosystem development, we are prepared to structure a highly competitive compensation package aligned with your strategic value to our fund and portfolio companies.
Next Steps
Initial Discussion
After confirming your interest, we will schedule an initial call to discuss your background, interest in crypto venture capital, and how you can contribute to Panga Ventures' portfolio success.
Team Interview
We will arrange interviews with our investment team and managing partners to assess your fit with our investment thesis, portfolio strategy, and operational approach.
Portfolio Introduction
Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to meet with select portfolio company founders to understand their needs and demonstrate how you can contribute to their growth.
Final Offer
Once all interviews are completed, we will present a comprehensive offer including compensation, equity participation, and role responsibilities.