Strategic Consultant (Startups Advisory)

Westbourne + Partners

About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Consultant with deep experience in the startup and venture capital ecosystem to support scaling companies on growth strategy, fundraising, market expansion, and operational readiness. This is a high-trust advisory role designed to work closely with startup founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.

The consultant will help startups transition from early-stage to growth by offering tailored guidance across strategic planning, go-to-market design, investor readiness, and organisational scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise early and growth-stage startups on scale-up strategy, market expansion, and operational planning

• Support development of investor materials: pitch decks, business plans, fundraising narratives, and financial models

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic direction

• Provide guidance on go-to-market models, pricing, product-market fit, and customer acquisition

• Act as a thought partner to founders and VC partners on business model refinement and growth barriers

• Help startups prepare for investor meetings and support due diligence readiness

• Collaborate with incubators, accelerators, or VCs as needed to support portfolio growth

Required Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, venture capital, or startup leadership roles

• Strong knowledge of startup scaling challenges, investment stages, and venture dynamics

• Proven ability to create and critique investor materials and growth strategies

• Excellent business modelling, storytelling, and advisory skills

• Able to work across sectors and adapt quickly to each startup s context

• Strong communication and executive-level stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising startups in MENA, preferably based in or familiar with Qatar

• Background working with VCs, accelerators, or startup advisory firms

• Exposure to fundraising cycles, term sheets, and investor relations

• Previous founder/operator experience a strong plus

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