VC Investment Partnership Manager

Sustainable Times Published: August 23, 2024
Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Type

Description

Overview 

Sustainable Times is seeking a dynamic and insightful Investment Partnership Manager to join our team.

This role is pivotal in representing Sustainable Times and facilitating its growth into the Sustainable Wealth Group, a soon-to-be FCA-regulated entity.

The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of nurturing founder relationships, enhancing our investment processes, and driving innovative startup engagement within the sustainable investment domain.

Key Responsibilities 

1.Founder Relationship Management :

  • Act as the primary liaison for founders utilising our fundraising services.
  • Guide and support founders from initial contact through to the completion of the fundraising process.

2.Research :

  • Employ a data-driven approach to identify and analyse emerging sector themes for potential investment.
  • Utilise tools such as Preqin, Dealroom, and Pitchbook to gather and synthesise relevant data.

3.Sourcing :

  • Develop insights on new and emerging companies via platforms like Product Hunt, GitHub, AppSumo, and LinkedIn.
  • Engage with potential investment opportunities and facilitate initial discussions.

4.Due Diligence :

  • Assist in refining the investment due diligence process.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence including customer research, product evaluation, and competitor analysis.
  • Support the preparation and presentation of detailed investment deal memos to the investment committee.

5.Support and Referral 

Identify additional needs of startups and founders and refer them to appropriate in-house or external support services.

6.Networking and Engagement :

  • Maintain active engagement with the startup ecosystem by taking at least 2-3 meetings or calls with startups / founders daily.
  • Stay informed about European deal activities through extensive networking and analysis of publicly available data.

7.Candidate Profile :

  • Passionate about startups and investment with a keen interest in sustainable ventures.
  • Exhibits a high level of curiosity, humility, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Demonstrates a capacity for continuous learning and adaptation in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possesses strong storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire and influence those around.
  • Exhibits leadership qualities and is capable of building and managing a supportive team.
  • Creative and innovative, often showcasing unique accomplishments or ideas.

Application Process 

To apply, candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their strategic thinking by analysing a business of their choice based on the "7 Powers of Business Strategy".

Submissions can be creative and presented in any format preferred (document, video, slide presentation, etc.).

The analysis should reflect a deep understanding of how businesses gain and maintain long-term competitive advantages.

Please send your strategic analysis to apply to: [email protected]

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