Venture Development Manager

Nicoll Curtin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Singapore seeks a Venture Development Manager to identify and support high-potential technology startups. The role involves strategic assessments, engaging with senior leaders, and facilitating long-term growth through collaboration. Candidates should have extensive experience in ICT or technology, a deep understanding of digital technologies like AI, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact the growing digital innovation landscape in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ICT or tech sectors, with partner management or venture support.
• 3+ years of exposure to venture capital or consulting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Web3.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage sourcing channels for tech startups.
• Engage with founders to assess strategic business fit.
• Lead due diligence with internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with C-suite leaders.
• Support companies in refining growth strategies.
• Collaborate with industry players for impactful initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial evaluation

Understanding of modern digital technologies

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Venture Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and support high-potential technology companies within a fast-growing digital innovation ecosystem. This role requires a strategic operator who can engage senior startup leaders, conduct rigorous commercial and operational assessments, and contribute to long-term ecosystem growth through strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong sourcing channels to identify high-potential technology startups and growth-stage companies.
• Engage founders and senior leadership to assess strategic fit, business readiness, and growth potential.
• Lead end-to-end commercial, financial, operational, and technical due diligence in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to surface, assess, and mitigate programme and company risks.
• Serve as a key relationship manager to C-suite leaders of portfolio companies, tracking progress and identifying strategic opportunities.
• Support companies in refining growth strategies, preparing for investor engagement, forming partnerships, and increasing market visibility.
• Collaborate with industry players, ecosystem partners, and public-sector stakeholders to develop impactful initiatives.
• Contribute to management reporting, planning, and performance tracking at a senior leadership level.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the ICT or technology industry across areas such as partner management, pre-sales, consulting, or venture support.
• Or minimum 3 years exposure to venture capital, corporate innovation labs, consulting, or startup ecosystems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of modern digital technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI, Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Web3 / Metaverse.
• Commercially savvy with a structured approach to business evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives.
• Highly self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-evolving environment.
• Well-connected within Singapore’s technology, startup, or innovation ecosystem.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.