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About the Role
A well-established venture capital investor focused on technology is looking to expand its investment team with the addition of a senior hire. The firm partners with ambitious founders building category-defining companies across areas such as artificial intelligence, financial infrastructure, and enterprise technology.
The organisation has built a strong reputation for backing innovative businesses at an early stage and supporting them as they scale internationally. The investment team works closely with founders and takes a highly collaborative approach to identifying and developing opportunities.
The Position
The firm is seeking to appoint a Principal-level investor to play an important role across the full investment lifecycle. This individual will contribute to sourcing new opportunities, evaluating potential investments, and supporting portfolio companies post-investment.
The role suits an experienced investor with strong commercial instincts, excellent analytical capabilities, and an established presence within the technology ecosystem. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and founders to identify promising companies and help them grow.
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Core Responsibilities
- Deal Origination
- Proactively identify and engage with founders and emerging technology companies, developing a strong pipeline of potential investment opportunities.
- Investment Evaluation
- Lead the analysis of prospective deals, including commercial assessment, financial modelling, market research, and investment structuring.
- Execution
- Coordinate and manage the investment process from initial review through to completion, working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Portfolio Engagement
- Work alongside leadership teams within the portfolio to provide strategic input, introductions, and operational support where helpful.
- Market Intelligence
- Track developments across relevant technology sectors and contribute to the development of the firm’s investment themes.
- Team Collaboration
- Support and mentor more junior colleagues within the investment team and contribute to the broader culture and development of the firm.
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Background & Experience
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of investment experience, commercial judgement, and strong sector understanding. Key attributes include:
- Approximately 8+ years of experience within venture capital, growth equity, or a related investment environment
- Demonstrated ability to source, evaluate, and complete technology investments
- Strong understanding of technology-driven business models, particularly within software, AI, or fintech
- A well-developed network within the founder and investor community
- Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to form clear investment convictions
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with founders and co-investors
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