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Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK
We’re working with one of the UK’s most established early- and growth-stage investors. They’re looking to appoint a Portfolio Director to join their London-based team, working across a portfolio spanning a variety of sectors. This is an opportunity that would suit experienced investment or portfolio professionals with board-level experience.
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Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK

Venture & Growth Capital
UK
5 - 10 years
10 - 15 years
About our client

We are partnering with a leading growth investor focussed on early- to late stage venture and growth businesses. With billions under management across a varied portfolio across multiple high growth sectors, the team has a strong track record of supporting growth and delivering long-term value. The firm routinely co-invests with top-tier global funds and is now looking to add a 'Portfolio Director' to its team. This role will be central to managing and supporting a portfolio of high-potential companies, helping shape their strategic direction, drive performance, and support key events such as follow-on investments and exits.
What the job involves

  • Take active board roles across a portfolio of 5–12 companies, providing strategic oversight and supporting management teams
  • Lead on value creation initiatives including fundraising, strategic reviews, operational improvements, and exit planning
  • Contribute to portfolio-level decision-making through structured analysis and the preparation of Investment Committee materials
  • Work collaboratively across internal teams to align company plans with broader fund objectives
  • Engage in complex and challenging situations where thoughtful intervention can drive meaningful outcomes
Who we are looking for

  • A professional with experience in venture capital, growth or private equity, or a related investment environment with board-level exposure
  • Strong track record of working directly with portfolio companies to support growth, resolve challenges, and deliver results
  • Financially and commercially astute, with hands-on experience in fundraising, exits, and strategic planning
  • Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, from founders to fund partners, and able to navigate complex dynamics
  • A team-oriented individual who is also confident operating independently and taking ownership of portfolio responsibilities
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