Director - Strategic Ventures

Presight AI Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Presight AI Ltd., a leader in big data analytics, is seeking a visionary Director - Strategic Ventures to lead corporate venture initiatives. This role involves shaping investment strategies in emerging technologies and managing a high-performing portfolio to drive growth. Exceptional candidates will possess extensive expertise and a proven record in venture capital.

Benefits

Healthcare

Education support

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in venture capital or senior startup leadership roles.
• Demonstrated track record in early- to growth-stage investments.
• Extensive network within the global venture capital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute investment strategy for AI/ML, FinTech, and Industry 4.0.
• Lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of venture investments.
• Build strong relationships with founders and investors.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in Business

MBA or equivalent

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Overview

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

Overview

Job Description : Director – Strategic Ventures

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Individual to lead Presight’s corporate venture capital initiatives. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing the fund's investment strategy in AI / ML, AR / VR, FinTech, EnergyTech, and Industry 4.0. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in emerging technologies, a strong track record in venture investing, and the leadership skills to build and manage a high-performing venture portfolio aligned with Presight’s strategic growth vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the investment strategy in partnership with Presight Ventures, targeting disruptive technologies across AI / ML, AR / VR, FinTech, EnergyTech, and Industry 4.0.
• Lead deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, and execution of early to growth-stage venture investments.
• Develop and manage the overall venture portfolio, driving value creation plans, and optimizing risk-return profiles.
• Establish and monitor key KPIs for portfolio companies and support their scaling through strategic advisory, operational input, and access to Presight’s ecosystem.
• Build strong relationships with founders, investors, accelerators, and other venture funds to generate a robust deal pipeline and syndication opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with internal product, strategy, legal, and finance teams to align investments with Presight’s corporate goals.
• Represent Presight Ventures at industry events, investment summits, and conferences, reinforcing the company's role as a thought leader in AI and digital innovation.
• Ensure compliance with governance protocols, financial and legal standards, and ADGM regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor global venture trends and market intelligence to refine investment thesis and strategy.
• Comply with QHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management, and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans, and related risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in venture capital, accelarator or senior startup / scale-up leadership roles.
• Demonstrated track record of successful early- to growth-stage investments, including deal execution and portfolio management.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with deep familiarity with emerging technologies, especially in AI, deep tech, and industry transformation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to engage with founders, investors, senior executives, and global stakeholders.
• Extensive network within the global venture capital and technology ecosystem.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

Join us at Presight, where we offer a culture of innovation, outstanding career growth opportunities, and competitive rewards. If you're eager to conquer new frontiers in AI and thrive in a dynamic environment, we welcome you to our community.

What Working At Presight Offers

Culture : An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career : Accelerate your career through high-impact projects and access to resources for continuous growth and learning opportunities.

Rewards : A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

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