Independent Contractor Role
Initio Sphere — Private Capital Ecosystem
https://initiosphere.org
Compensation: $200–$500/hour or transaction-based earnings, depending on engagement scope, deal size, and advisory impact
About Initio Sphere
Initio Sphere is a private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We connect fund managers, investors, operators, and analysts through live deal flow, institutional frameworks, and curated relationships.
The Investment Advisory Council is a premier tier of our ecosystem, providing strategic, high-level guidance to sponsors, funds, and investors while enabling members to monetize their expertise and build verified credibility across the network.
Role Overview
Initio Sphere is inviting experienced private capital professionals to join the Investment Advisory Council, offering strategic guidance on fund formation, capital deployment, portfolio oversight, and investment execution.
This is not traditional employment. Council Members operate as independent contractors, activated through a verification and approval process.
Once approved, Council Members:
Advise fund managers, investors, and sponsors on capital strategy, deal structuring, and operational optimization
Mentor analysts, deal scouts, and advisors, fostering internal capacity and professional development
Access curated deal flow, exclusive advisory engagements, and platform-driven visibility
Build a verified Advisory Council Track Record within Initio Sphere
This role is ideal for ex-investment bankers, fund managers, senior operators, or consultants with a history of leading or closing complex private capital transactions.
What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)
Approved Council Members may:
Provide capital strategy guidance, LP engagement insights, and fundraising positioning advice
Support deal sponsors with structuring, diligence oversight, and negotiation strategy
Mentor analysts, scouts, and advisors on modeling, diligence, and deal execution best practices
Offer portfolio advisory services, operational insights, and value creation strategies
Participate in curated introductions with institutional investors, co-investors, and syndicate partners
Council Members focus on high-level strategic counsel and relationship-driven deal facilitation. They are not responsible for day-to-day modeling or transactional administration unless explicitly approved.
Eligible Advisory Areas
Fund formation, capital raising, and LP communications
Deal structuring, investment committee support, and transaction strategy
Portfolio or operating company advisory
Mentorship, technical training, and capacity-building for analysts and scouts
Investor relations and network development
Approval is granted based on experience, track record, and demonstrated ability to advise on real transactions.
Compensation & Deal Economics
Council Members are independent contractors
Hourly rates: $200–$500, based on experience, expertise, and engagement scope
Transaction-based incentives may be earned for advisory contributions on closed deals
Payments are issued after successful advisory milestones or deal closure
No cap on earning potential for consistently high-value contributions
How Council Members Get Activated
Submit a Council Member application with background, track record, and deal history
Complete verification and category approval
Get promoted within the Initio Sphere platform
Begin working with funds, sponsors, analysts, and scouts on approved advisory engagements
This process ensures selectivity, credibility, and direct access to high-value opportunities.
Compliance Notice
Council Members do not:
Provide investment advice to the public
Solicit securities
Market investments outside approved channels
Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated capacity
All activity must comply with applicable securities laws and focus on strategic guidance, mentoring, and deal support.
Who This Role Is For
Ex-IB, PE, VC, or senior fund executives with a proven transaction record
Experienced operators or founders with deep capital networks
Senior advisors who can mentor and elevate analysts, scouts, and junior advisors
Professionals seeking high-touch advisory roles with transaction exposure
Why Join Initio Sphere
Direct access to fund managers, investors, and live deal flow
Monetize expertise without traditional employment constraints
Build reputation and credibility across a high-signal ecosystem
Mentor top-tier analysts and deal scouts, shaping the next generation of capital professionals
Access a single platform for advisory, capital, and professional growth
