SaaS Growth Equity Partner & Operator

Black Dragon Capital; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Dragon Capital is seeking a Private Equity Partner with a proven track record in leading SaaS-based businesses, dealmaking, and value creation for portfolios.

You will source, structure and execute high-profile transactions while driving performance improvements across portfolio companies, coordinating with a tight team of high performers in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Former CEO or COO in a SaaS-based recurring revenue model.
• Private equity fundraising and deal transactions experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree highly desirable.
• Senior leader/operating partner experience in sales or marketing.
• Leadership at a Software/SaaS company with cloud solutions and recurring revenues.
• Strong financial discipline and experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include frequent travel.
• Proven network with finance professionals and institutions.
• Experience working with a small team of high performers in a fast-paced environment.
• Heavy mergers and acquisitions experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, structure and execute high-profile transactions across the capital structure.
• Source potential investors and lead conversations with fund investors to close committed capital.
• Present initial thesis & investment summary to the Investment Committee.
• Process feedback and refine investment presentations for approval.
• Present and negotiate acquisition offers for acquisition candidates.
• Lead the pre-acquisition due diligence team and analyze primary risks and opportunities.
• Manage deal closing with Legal and Finance to complete the closing process.
• Drive value creation as a strategic partner with portfolio companies.
• Establish credibility as a solutions developer for business challenges.
• Provide guidance on investment operational plans to drive performance for investors.
• Coordinate governance, dashboards, and reporting for monitoring investment progress.
• Establish relationships with entrepreneurs to facilitate exits and future opportunities.
• Refine Leadership Index and assess the management team.
• Develop and implement strategic goals for the firm and portfolio companies.
• Establish metrics and dashboards with portfolio management teams.
• Monitor cash management, capital requirements, and reserves.

Skills

SaaS leadership

M&A dealmaking

Private equity fundraising

Strategic transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree desirable

Job description

Black Dragon Capital is seeking a Private Equity Partner with a proven track record in leading SaaS-based businesses, dealmaking, and value creation for portfolios.

You will source, structure and execute high-profile transactions while driving performance improvements across portfolio companies, coordinating with a tight team of high performers in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.