Join our team as Head of Communications / PR (Full-Time or Part-Time)

BlueYard backs founders building fabric layer technologies that will underpin a world yet to come. The world feels full of potential — yet completely off its axis. The band of possible outcomes has widened, and the margin for error is deadly sharp. Within this context, we invest in pivotal technologies such as breakthroughs in computation, engineering, crypto and biology. We are a small and equal partnership based in the US and Europe‌,‌ founded in 2016‌,‌ managing $500M in ‌A‌uM‌,‌ and deploying our third fund‌.‌ BlueYard invests $500K — $5M in pre‑seed to Series ‌A‌ rounds as a lead or co‑lead investor‌.‌

We are excited to expand our team with a Head of Communications / PR (full-time or part-time) to lead and evolve BlueYard’s communications strategy for our portfolio companies and BlueYard itself. The ideal candidate will be a strategic storyteller who can elevate BlueYard’s voice in the venture capital world while empowering our portfolio companies to shape, communicate, and amplify their key narratives. This person will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications and public relations strategy that enhances our brand, strengthens media relationships, and supports the growth of the BlueYard ecosystem. All while staying true to BlueYard’s authentic and genuine style. We are open to starting the relationship in a part-time capacity and evolving to full-time as appropriate.

The role includes:

• Owning and developing BlueYard’s communications & public relations strategy, working closely with key stakeholders to position the firm more publicly
• Cultivating strong relationships with top-tier journalists, media outlets, and influencers across multiple regions to ensure consistent, strategic coverage of BlueYard’s portfolio and people.
• Ensuring that BlueYard’s values, mission, and vision are consistently reflected across all communications
• Providing hands-on PR support to portfolio companies in press releases, media outreach, speaking engagements, and thought leadership content.
• Support portfolio founders in the development of compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences while maintaining their authentic voices.
• Collaborating with BlueYard’s Head of Platform on building and managing engaging events for founders, LPs, and our broader network
• Leading communications campaigns around major events, funding rounds, and key announcements within the portfolio.

Here’s what we’d like you to bring to the table:

• Proven experience in communications or public relations, ideally within the venture capital or startup ecosystem.
• Ability to craft and tell compelling stories that resonate with different audiences, from investors to founders to the general public.
• Self-(fire)starters — be able to run on your own, identify opportunities, and prioritize without much guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills — happy to work extensively within the team and with entrepreneurs
• Native English language skills, both written and oral
• Strong media relationships with a proven track record of securing top-tier coverage for clients or companies.
• Deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, technology trends, and the challenges faced by early-stage companies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working remotely and across multiple time zones.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and work collaboratively across teams.

If you are interested in the position, please send the following to team@blueyard.com:

• Your CV
• A collection of links that best characterize your online presence

Our process will then be as follows:

• After the initial screening, we will invite selected candidates for a video interview
• We will then invite a limited group of candidates for in-person interviews with both the team and our entrepreneurs
• A decision will be made shortly thereafter