About MAHI
MAHI builds next-generation autonomous navigation technology for defense applications at sea. AI, embedded software, and integrated hardware in a fully certified, production-ready system. We have a tested product, paying customers, and real traction in one of the world's most demanding markets. Backed by leading investors, we're now scaling across Europe and beyond.
The Role
You'll work directly with the founding team on investor and partnership development, translating technical excellence into capital and strategic relationships. One day you're building a fundraising narrative; the next you're on a call with an LP or drafting a partnership brief. Fast-moving, high-stakes, high-ownership.
This role is fully onsite in Mechelen, Belgium.
What You'll Do
Fundraising & Investor Relations
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Build and maintain investor materials: pitch decks, data rooms, financial summaries, Q&A briefs
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Map and research target investors, strategic partners, and sovereign/defence funds
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Manage outreach, pipeline tracking, and CRM discipline
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Draft investor communications and support due diligence requests
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Monitor market developments, comparable transactions, and relevant investor activity
Strategic & Commercial Support
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Develop proposals and capability documents for defence clients and government stakeholders
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Research market entry, competitive positioning, and partnership opportunities
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Support commercial milestones: demos, trials, strategic meetings
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Shape narrative for press, policy, and partnership audiences
Who You Are
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Background in VC, investment banking, strategy consulting, or early-stage startups
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Strong writer, equally at home in an investor memo and a defence brief
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Analytically sharp; you structure arguments and back them with data
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High ownership, low ego; you execute without hand-holding
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Energised by ambiguity and 0 to 1 problems
Bonus: fundraising or M&A experience; defence, maritime, or deep tech exposure; multiple European languages
What You'll Get
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Full-time role at the centre of a scaling deep-tech defence company
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Direct access to founders and real influence over strategy
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Exposure to sophisticated investors, government stakeholders, and defence procurement
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Steep learning curve, intentionally
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Competitive compensation commensurate with experience