Vice President, Growth Investing

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Savano Capital Partners is seeking a Vice President to join our investment team in Washington, DC. You will lead investments in late-stage technology companies, from sourcing deals to closing transactions, and work closely with partners to shape portfolio outcomes.

You will mentor junior professionals, develop investment theses, and present recommendations to the investment committee while building relationships with founders and executives across the technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in private equity, growth equity, or investment banking.
• Strong ability to evaluate businesses and develop investment theses.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience managing investment diligence and transaction processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and drive investment opportunities.
• Genuine interest in technology and competitive dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate investment opportunities in late-stage tech companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders and executives.
• Lead the evaluation and execution of investment deals.
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Negotiate and structure secondary transactions.
• Monitor portfolio investments and evaluate performance.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to team initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication skills

Tech focus

Job description

Savano Capital Partners is looking for a Vice President to join their investment team. This role involves leading investments in late-stage technology companies, from sourcing deals to closing transactions. You’ll work closely with partners and have a significant impact on investment outcomes while mentoring junior team members.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and originate investment opportunities in late-stage tech companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders and executives.
• Lead the evaluation and execution of investment deals.
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Negotiate and structure secondary transactions.
• Monitor portfolio investments and evaluate performance.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to team initiatives.

What You Need

• 5-8+ years of experience in private equity, growth equity, or investment banking.
• Strong ability to evaluate businesses and develop investment theses.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience managing investment diligence and transaction processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and drive investment opportunities.
• Genuine interest in technology and competitive dynamics.

What You’ll Love

• Be part of a growing investment team with a strong capital base.
• Work closely with experienced partners and a collaborative team.
• Have meaningful responsibility for investment outcomes.
• Engage with a diverse network across the technology ecosystem.

About the Firm

• Savano Capital Partners focuses on late-stage technology and tech-enabled services companies.
• They provide liquidity to founders and early investors through minority ownership positions.
• The firm recently closed its fourth fund, enhancing its capital for growth.
• They emphasize building relationships with shareholders before transactions emerge.