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About our client

We are partnering with an established deep-tech venture capital investor that operates at the intersection of deep-tech, security and defence technologies. The fund is well-capitalised with a strong mandate, and is now entering a new phase of growth with increased deployment and an expanding team.

The fund is looking for a CIO to lead both direct investments and select strategic fund-investments. The existing portfolio is strong (spanning AI, quantum, space, and other frontier technologies), and it has a highly differentiated network, access to a strong pipeline of opportunities, with a meaningful track record of backing companies from early stage through to exit.

This is a senior leadership role within a high-impact fund, offering the chance to shape investment strategy, lead a talented team, and drive a portfolio with genuine real-world significance.

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What the job involves

• Senior leadership position with full ownership of investment activity across direct and fund-of-fund strategies
• Shaping and implementing investment strategy, including asset allocation, thesis development, and portfolio construction
• Leading end-to-end deal execution - from pipeline development and due diligence through to Investment Committee and deployment
• Overseeing fund investment activities including manager selection, diligence, and LP engagement
• Strategic oversight of a diverse, multi-stage portfolio including performance monitoring, risk management, and exits
• Representing the fund externally across the UK and internationally
• Building and developing a high-performing investment team as the fund scales
• Managing key institutional relationships and stakeholder reporting
• Overseeing governance, Investment Committee processes, and board-level reporting requirements

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Who we are looking for

• Significant investment experience within a venture capital fund, CVC, or relevant fund management environment
• Demonstrable track record managing a complex, multi-stage portfolio of private capital investments, including exits
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with sound judgement across risk and early-stage opportunity
• Exceptional communicator, confident with senior stakeholders and in public-facing settings
• Collaborative, values-driven leader capable of developing a team through a period of growth and change
• Sector expertise in deep technology is advantageous; experience in mission-driven or strategic investment contexts a plus
• This is a compelling opportunity for a senior investment professional to take on a high-impact leadership role, deploying meaningful capital and building a world-class portfolio at a genuinely pivotal moment