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A leading UK-based venture capital firm is hiring an Investment Analyst or Associate to join its investment team.
The firm backs ambitious founders redefining the physical economy, investing primarily at Series A and around that stage across the UK, Europe and the US.
As an Investment Analyst or Associate, you will work across the full investment cycle, building conviction in the systems the firm backs and developing into a credible investor in your own right.
The role spans three core areas:
- Sourcing and developing investment theses
- Supporting diligence and investment execution
- Working with founders before, during and after investment
Responsibilities:
- Source opportunities: Identify promising founders and companies across the UK, Europe and US, developing a clear view of their potential.
- Build relationships: Develop a strong network of founders, investors, operators and technical specialists.
- Evaluate investments: Conduct market research, commercial analysis and financial modelling, and contribute to investment decisions and deal execution.
- Develop expertise: Become an expert in specific markets or technologies and turn that knowledge into actionable investment insights.
- Support the portfolio: Provide market intelligence, analysis and connections that help portfolio companies scale.
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Requirements:
- 2–5 years’ experience in venture capital, startups, technology, finance or another fast-paced commercial environment.
- Strong analytical, research and financial modelling capabilities.
- A commercial mindset and the ability to assess what makes a business genuinely scalable and valuable.
- Proven ability to build relationships and source opportunities through an expanding personal network.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity and a willingness to challenge established thinking.
- Ability to form and communicate independent, evidence-based views.
- Genuine interest in technology and its real-world commercial applications.
- Collaborative, with a willingness to take ownership and contribute to a small, high-performing team.


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