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About Us: They are a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in enterprise software companies. Their mission is to identify and support innovative startups from Seed to Series A, helping them scale and succeed in a competitive market. They pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, extensive network, and hands-on approach to venture investing.
Position Overview: They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President to join their investment team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise software, a keen eye for promising startups, and the ability to drive investment strategies that align with their firm's goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise software by identifying and nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in the enterprise software sector, focusing on seed to Series A stages.
- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence, including market analysis, financial modeling, and competitive landscape assessment.
- Investment Strategy: Develop and execute investment strategies that align with the firm's objectives and deliver strong returns.
- Portfolio Management: Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies, helping them navigate challenges and achieve growth milestones.
- Networking: Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and co-investors to enhance deal flow and collaboration.
- Market Insights: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to inform investment decisions.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on enterprise software.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Skills: Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Network: Established network within the enterprise software ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
- Passion: Deep passion for technology and innovation, with a keen interest in supporting early-stage startups.
By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.
We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.
From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.
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