Principal - Venture Capital

Job highlights

• Minimum 5 years in venture capital or private equity with expertise in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation
• Manage portfolio of 20-25 companies, lead new investments, oversee funding rounds, handle shareholder agreements, and engage limited partners

A venture capital fund is hiring a Principal to manage its portfolio and lead new investments. The role is positioned as a direct bridge to partnership and carries both investment execution and fundraising responsibility.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance
• Track and analyse portfolio KPIs and make data-driven decisions to support growth
• Lead follow-on funding rounds and prepare companies for subsequent capital raises
• Oversee shareholder agreements, term sheets and legal documentation with a working understanding of dilution and valuation adjustments
• Identify and evaluate 12-15 new investment opportunities annually across B2B SaaS, FinTech and Deeptech
• Conduct market research and financial analysis to assess viability; structure and negotiate deals
• Prepare reports for limited partners and engage current and prospective LPs to build the funding pipeline
• Lead and mentor junior investment professionals

Candidate profile: minimum 5 years in venture capital or private equity with a track record of managing an extensive portfolio and executing multiple investments annually. Strong numbers and KPI orientation, proven deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis and negotiation skills.