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Venture Capital Principal / Director for a single-family office , Zurich, Switzerland
Our client is a Zurich-based single family office, making direct investments into tech start-ups, as well as indirect fund commitments, in Europe and the US. They are backed by a European entrepreneurial family looking to increase their commitments for both strategic and opportunistic reasons. The firm is looking to hire an Investment Manager to manage sourcing and executing of new investments via Series A (+ follow-on rounds) and primary fund opportunities.
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Venture Capital Principal / Director for a single-family office , Zurich, Switzerland

This is a very dynamic, entrepreneurial investment group, with an active pipeline and portfolio of investments in tech start-ups, as well as several GP commitments offering a diverse exposure to other segments of venture and growth capital. The team is looking to expand by bringing on board an additional investment professional with a relevant background in venture to work on new deals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Build up and manage a network of venture entrepreneurs, business angels, co-investors and GPs  to generate an active pipeline (direct and primaries)
  • Lead the investment process from writing investment memoranda to carrying out due diligence, negotiations, financing and closing
  • Active support of portfolio companies via holding board member / observer seats, driving growth and scale-up initiatives
  • Post-acquisition, preparation of reports and forecasts, as well as general comments on portfolio
  • Lead exit planning and execution: identification of potential exit routes, deal set-up and driving the process
  • Contribution to the overall strategy of the business alongside other senior team members

YOUR PROFILE: 

  • Previous investment experience in venture capital, preferably within an international organisation, and with a strong network in the industry
  • Natural networker with a proven ability to source and originate transactions
  • Affinity for new technologies and ability to understand long-term trends and developments in the sector
  • Fluency in both German and English is essential; other languages are helpful. The role is based in Zurich with travel as necessary.
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