Venture Capital Investor Principal

About the Role

Asset Partners is exclusively engaged by a premier venture capital fund to recruit a Principal for their London office. The firm invests in transformative startups across diverse technology sectors and seeks a senior investor to significantly contribute to deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners to develop investment strategies and negotiate deals with rapidly scaling technology companies.
• Identify and lead new investment opportunities from initial sourcing to deal closure.
• Perform thorough commercial and financial due diligence to facilitate deal execution.
• Track performance of portfolio companies and assist management with strategic projects.
• Take active leadership in managing and nurturing the growth of portfolio companies.
• Oversee and mentor junior investment team members.
• Opportunity for advancement to Partner for outstanding contributors.

Candidate Profile

• Between 4 to 6 years of venture capital investment experience, ideally supplemented by background in startups, investment banking, or consulting.
• Alternatively, experienced operators from fast-growing startups or founders willing to pivot into venture investing.
• Proven transaction experience, preferably within a leading venture capital firm.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Strong academic qualifications, ideally in a technical field.
• Exceptional teamwork skills with experience in global and cross-functional settings.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and self-motivated with solid commercial insight and a sense of ownership.

Additional Information

Interested candidates should note that those not contacted within 10 days should assume their application was unsuccessful. This role presents a clear track to partnership for high performers.