Investment Director - Venture Capital Fund.
Location: Thames Valley
About the Fund
An established venture capital fund seeking to expand and pursue a high-growth, acquisition-driven strategy. The fund’s mission is to identify, acquire, and scale high-potential startups, predominantly in the Biotech, medtech, and tech-enabled space, with a view to strategic exits over a 3-5 year horizon. The fund is led by an owner with a proven track record of high-performance exits and capital deployment.
Role Overview
The Director will be an investment leader responsible for driving the fund’s investment strategy, building the pipeline, and ensuring operational and financial success across portfolio companies. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to take a significant role within a successful VC while supporting the shaping of the direction of the fund.
Key Responsibilities
Source, originate, and evaluate investment opportunities in high-growth startups across multiple sectors.
Lead due diligence, structuring, and execution of acquisitions.
Build and maintain relationships with co-investors, LPs, and key stakeholders.
Partner with portfolio company leadership to drive operational and strategic growth.
Monitor and manage portfolio performance, reporting to the fund owner and investors.
Contribute to capital raising efforts for follow-on funds or additional funding rounds.
Candidate Profile
Proven track record in venture capital or private equity, ideally with experience in acquisitions, startup growth, or scaling portfolio companies. preferably in the Biotech /Med tech space.
Demonstrated ability to originate deals and raise capital successfully.
Strong operational understanding to support portfolio company growth.
Strategic thinker with a clear ability to create value through investment and operational insight.
Equity-motivated: ideal for candidates who do not currently hold meaningful equity in their existing fund and are seeking a stake in a new venture.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Why This Role Is Unique
Opportunity to be an Investment Director in a successful VC based in the Thames Valley.
Competitive base salary with performance bonus, carry, and profit share.
Direct exposure to a fund owner with a highly successful track record of investing, growing, and exiting businesses.
Ability to shape the fund’s strategy, team, and portfolio from inception.
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