About Our Client
We are working with an exciting venture capital fund, focussed on deeptech and life sciences, who are seeking a senior investor to join the team. With strong performance from their previous funds, the team has recently completed a significant 1st close of their 3rd fund, hence this is an exciting time to join and back some of the leading, IP-rich, companies across the UK.
As a lean team, this is a hands‑on position offering significant responsibility leading the full investment lifecycle, alongside the opportunity to play a hands‑on role in shaping and growing a portfolio of innovative, high‑potential businesses.
The role would be based in the UK with circa one day a week required close to Oxford. This role will focus on the deeptech part of their mandate rather than life sciences.
What the job involves
You will be responsible for identifying, executing, and managing investments, working closely with portfolio companies from initial sourcing through to exit. This includes:
- Sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities
- Leading business case development and investment proposals
- Conducting market and technology due diligence
- Negotiating and executing deals
- Supporting portfolio companies at board level, including strategy development and performance monitoring
- Assisting with the recruitment of senior leadership within portfolio businesses
- Maintaining a strong understanding of portfolio performance and risks
- Supporting fundraising activities
- Leading or contributing to exit processes
Who we are looking for
- Operational experience within deeptech startups is essential given how closely they work with their portfolio
- Strong knowledge of relevant markets, with the ability to identify high‑growth opportunities
- Deeptech investment experience, while not a requirement, would be beneficial
- Solid technical or sector understanding to assess business models and risks effectively
- Board‑level experience or readiness to operate in a governance capacity would be complimentary
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- A proactive, hands‑on approach to working with portfolio companies
- Confidence in making complex and high‑impact decisions
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