Principal, Exciting Seed Fund, London, UK | London, UK

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital fund in London is seeking a high-caliber Senior Investor to join their team. The focus is on pre-seed and seed investing across sectors like consumer and digital health. The ideal candidate should have a scientific degree, experience in venture capital, and strong networking skills to build relationships with start-ups. This role involves significant responsibilities, including screening investment opportunities and providing post-investment support.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital investing is required.
• Sector knowledge in technology is preferred.
• Full-time relevant work experience with a passion for early-stage businesses.

Responsibilities

• Screen and execute investment transactions.
• Build relationships with founders of start-ups.
• Conduct due diligence to develop investment hypotheses.
• Represent the firm at industry events.
• Provide post-investment support to portfolio companies.

Skills

Venture capital investing experience

Networking skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaborative mindset

Flexibility

Sense of responsibility

Education

Scientific degree

Job description

Principal, Exciting Seed Fund, London, UK

We are collaborating with an esteemed venture capital fund specializing in pre-seed and seed investing. They are seeking a high-caliber, Senior Investor to join their team. The fund focuses on sectors including consumer, digital health, clean health, and software, maintaining a proven co-investment model alongside top-tier angel investors in the UK.

Note: For this specific role, the team is looking for someone with a scientific degree who is open to spending some time at the head office in Sheffield.

What the job involves

• Screening, assessment, and execution of investment transactions
• Building relationships with founders and senior management of start-ups to generate investment opportunities
• Conducting thorough due diligence to develop robust investment hypotheses
• Representing the firm at industry events, cultivating partnerships, and increasing sector visibility
• Providing post-investment support to portfolio companies to aid their growth and success

Who we are looking for

• Relevant venture capital investing experience
• Sector knowledge in technology from scientific academic backgrounds
• Willingness to spend time in the Sheffield office
• Full-time relevant work experience with a passion for early-stage businesses
• Strong networking skills with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset
• Flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility

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