VC Director @ Allstrat in Paris, France

Allstrat; Paris; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking a Managing Director to join their investment team in Paris, France. This role focuses on investment origination, transaction execution, and portfolio management, requiring significant experience in Private Equity and knowledge of defense and security sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience, a strategic mindset, and excellent negotiation skills. Fluent English is mandatory, and additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Growth Equity.
• Proven track record in industrial and/or deeptech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of defense, security, or dual-use technologies is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Investment origination & development of sector theses.
• Transaction execution.
• Portfolio monitoring & value creation.
• Internal structuring & team leadership.
• Fundraising support.

Skills

Deal structuring

Due diligence

Valuation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Another European language

Job description

AllStrat is a specialized firm in the defense and security sector with a unique expertise in strategic asset financing, government relations, and growth capital investment. We invest through dedicated funds and bespoke investment vehicles (SPVs), supporting European companies operating in sectors critical to sovereignty.

We leverage a trusted network across financial institutions, industrial leaders, and public authorities to identify proprietary deal flow and create long-term value for our portfolio companies.

As part of our expansion and the launch of our first thematic fund, we are looking for a Managing Director (MD) to join our investment team.

Equity partnership (Partner) opportunities may be considered depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment origination & development of sector theses
• Transaction execution
• Portfolio monitoring & value creation
• Internal structuring & team leadership
• Fundraising support

Experience

• 10+ years of experience, including at least 6 in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Growth Equity
• A proven track record in industrial and/or deeptech sectors
• Strong knowledge of defense, security, or dual-use technologies is a major plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset appreciated

Skills & Qualities

• Strong expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, and valuation
• Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of industrial and geopolitical dynamics
• Proven experience in active portfolio management and CEO-level engagement
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders (CEOs, institutional actors, LPs)
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation and financial structuring skills
• Fluent English required; another European language is a plus