Principal

InforCapital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Alumni Ventures in London seeks a Principal to lead UK/Europe/MENA investing activity from London in a 5-day-a-week in-office role. You will source and evaluate 5-7 investments annually and oversee due diligence and execution for deals valued at ~$5-20M. Travel across Europe, MENA, and occasional US visits will be expected.

Build relationships with founders, LPs, and venture partners. We value a deep knowledge of the EMEA startup ecosystem and a strong deal-sourcing track record, with MBA

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups.
• Demonstrated deal sourcing track record.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate 5-7 annual investments across the UK, Europe and MENA.
• Lead due diligence and investment execution for deals valued at ~$5-20M annually.
• Support portfolio company growth through CEO check-ins and performance monitoring.
• Build ecosystem relationships with founders, LPs, and venture partners.
• Develop a personal brand through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Due diligence

Investor relations

Portfolio monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

# PrincipalAlumni VenturesPrincipalVenture CapitalOn-siteLocationLondon, United KingdomDate PostedAugust 10, 2026RegionEMEAStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Principal jobs in London, United Kingdom" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**Alumni Ventures, one of the world's most active venture capital platforms ($1.4B+ raised, 1,600+ portfolio companies), is hiring a Principal to lead its UK/Europe/MENA investing activity from London, in a 5-day-a-week in-office role.**Key Responsibilities**- Source and evaluate 5-7 annual investments across the UK, Europe, and MENA regions- Lead due diligence and investment execution for deals valued at approximately $5-20M annually- Support portfolio company growth through CEO check-ins and performance monitoring- Build ecosystem relationships with founders, LPs, and venture partners- Develop a personal brand through thought leadership and industry engagement**Qualifications**- 5-7+ years in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups- Demonstrated deal sourcing track record- Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)- Deep knowledge of the EMEA startup ecosystem, with emphasis on UK and Nordic markets- UK work authorization without sponsorship needs**Other details**Regular European/Middle Eastern travel required, plus occasional US East Coast visits.Apply for this Position