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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. 

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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

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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