Overview
Cornell Search are supporting a global venture capital fund with the hire of an Investment Manager to join their growing London team. The fund has recently launched a new vehicle with significant committed capital and invests internationally from seed through to series C/D, with a focus on consumer and technology.
The Opportunity
- Take a lead role in deal origination, building a strong network across founders, investors, and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct commercial, financial, and technical due diligence, bringing sharp insight into emerging technologies.
- Drive transaction execution, including financial modelling, structuring, and negotiation.
- Work closely with portfolio companies to support growth and connect them with the fund’s global ecosystem.
- Contribute to shaping the fund’s broader investment thesis in technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, assess, and execute investments in early and growth-stage startups
- Conduct market mapping, commercial and financial due diligence, and present opportunities to the Investment Committee
- Develop and maintain a strong network in the startup ecosystem, with founders, VCs, and accelerators
- Monitor portfolio performance, support board work, and help scale impactful ventures globally
Qualifications
- 5–8 years’ experience in VC/CVC, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting
- Proven track record as a technology investor
- Strong transactional background, including financial modelling, structuring, and execution
- Preferred experience across sustainability and technology sectors, including Enterprise SaaS, AI, supply chain & logistics, blockchain, automation, and robotics
- Experience working directly with founders and management teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset with high EQ/IQ and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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