Partner VC

The Company

This is one of the fastest-growing and most active venture capital firms in Europe focused on backing companies within the built-world vertical. They are often the first institutional investor and invest in companies from pre-Seed to Series A, with follow-on investments in later-stage rounds too. Their mission is to invest, mentor and accelerate high-calibre start-ups, particularly those with the passion and ability to build scalable and global businesses which will supercharge the property industry, making it far more efficient and transparent. While the commercial performance and inherent scalability of each venture is important, they also strongly consider their capacity to address social problems facing the world today.

The Role

As they expand their funds, portfolio, and investments, they are ready for a senior individual to come onboard to add value to the existing portfolio of c. 50 companies, to lead investments into new start-ups, and to deliver exits to help them build out their track record. The right individual will be a mentor not only for the Founders we back but also for members of the investment team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior team to build the platform to become a global leader in its investment niche.
• Play a leading role in all aspects of the investment process (Deal origination, structuring, negotiation and execution).
• Manage the entire lifecycle of investments with support from the investment team, taking board positions in portfolio companies, as appropriate, to aid their strategic growth.
• The majority of the role will be focused on driving portfolio value creation through active portfolio management including guiding management teams on strategic decisions, HR matters, fundraising strategy, scale-up strategy, and M&A opportunities.
• Deliver exits through a variety of different channels to build up the track record of the firm. The Partner is expected to be involved in all exit-related workstreams, including sourcing buyers and leading on negotiations and structuring.
• Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of the themes that are fundamental to the fund’s investment thesis.
• Assist in fundraising and help to manage LP relationships.

Requirements

• Stellar track record in a senior investment role at a VC fund.
• Minimum of 7 years experience of VC investing at seed and Series A stages.
• Ability to lead deals end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, deal execution, portfolio management, and exits.
• Extensive experience with board representation and portfolio management, including managing Founder relationships, and advising on hiring, go-to-market, scale-up strategy, governance, and executing on exits.
• Clear track record of leadership, with a demonstrable passion for technology and VC investing.
• Strong commercial, financial, and technical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Has led 3+ successful exits in portfolio companies at prior funds.
• Interest in PropTech and the Real Estate vertical is a plus, with a track record of investing in start-ups in the space.
• Experience with presenting to investors and successfully raising capital for VC funds.

Remuneration:

• Competitive market base salary
• Allocation to fund carry
• Flexible working and other benefit information available upon request