Associate, Leading Venture Capital Fund, London, UK

KLH Capital; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm is seeking an Associate to enhance their early-stage investment team in London. This role involves engaging in the entire transaction process, supporting portfolio companies, and representing the fund at industry events. The ideal candidate will have experience in banking or consulting, and a passion for transformative technology and start-ups.

Qualifications

• Full-time experience in banking or consulting is essential.
• Desirable operational experience in a start-up or scale-up.
• Demonstrable interest in technology and start-ups.

Responsibilities

• Work across the entire transaction process, from deal identification to portfolio support.
• Support strategy development, business planning, and exit planning.
• Evaluate new deal opportunities and represent the fund in the industry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

About our client

Our client is a world-renowned venture capital firm with a strong track record of backing category-defining technology companies. With a global presence and deep expertise in early and growth-stage investing, they continue to shape the future of the tech ecosystem.

They are looking to hire an Associate to join their high-calibre early-stage investment team in London.

Given their focus on transformative technology businesses, it is essential that you havea genuine passion for start-ups and innovation and a strong analytical skillset.What the job involves

• You will work across the entire transaction process, from deal identification and sourcing to portfolio management support
• You will support the team and portfolio companies with the strategy development, business planning, monitoring,fundraising, and exit planning requirements
• You will also be involved with the identification and evaluation of new deal opportunities
• Representing the fund in the industry – attending conferences and networking with founders and other investment professionals

Who we are looking for

• Full-time experience in banking orconsultingis essential
• Additional operational experience in a start-up or scale-up is desirable
• Demonstrable interest in technology
• A natural networker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• A passion for start-upswith exciting growth plans