Investment Manager – Global Venture Capital Fund (Tech & Sustainability)

Cornell Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global venture capital fund in London is seeking an experienced Investment Manager to lead deal origination and support growth in early and growth-stage startups. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years in VC or related fields, strong expertise in financial modelling, and a proven track record as a technology investor. You will play a crucial role in shaping the fund's investment strategy in technology sectors.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record as a technology investor.
• Experience working with founders and management teams.
• Preferred experience across sustainability and technology sectors (Enterprise SaaS, AI, supply chain, blockchain, automation, robotics).
• Experience working directly with founders and management teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high EQ/IQ in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, assess, and execute investments in startups.
• Conduct market mapping and due diligence.
• Develop and maintain a strong network in the startup ecosystem.
• Monitor portfolio performance, support board work, and help scale impactful ventures globally.
• Contribute to shaping the fund’s broader investment thesis in technology.

Skills

VC/CVC experience

Investment banking

Financial modelling

Strong networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Cornell Search are supporting a global venture capital fund with the hire of an Investment Manager to join their growing London team. The fund has recently launched a new vehicle with significant committed capital and invests internationally from seed through to series C/D, with a focus on consumer and technology.

The Opportunity

• Take a lead role in deal origination, building a strong network across founders, investors, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and technical due diligence, bringing sharp insight into emerging technologies.
• Drive transaction execution, including financial modelling, structuring, and negotiation.
• Work closely with portfolio companies to support growth and connect them with the fund’s global ecosystem.
• Contribute to shaping the fund’s broader investment thesis in technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, assess, and execute investments in early and growth-stage startups
• Conduct market mapping, commercial and financial due diligence, and present opportunities to the Investment Committee
• Develop and maintain a strong network in the startup ecosystem, with founders, VCs, and accelerators
• Monitor portfolio performance, support board work, and help scale impactful ventures globally

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in VC/CVC, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting
• Proven track record as a technology investor
• Strong transactional background, including financial modelling, structuring, and execution
• Preferred experience across sustainability and technology sectors, including Enterprise SaaS, AI, supply chain & logistics, blockchain, automation, and robotics
• Experience working directly with founders and management teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high EQ/IQ and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment