Investment Manager – Global Venture Capital Fund

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cornell Search Full time

Cornell are supporting a global venture capital fund with the hire of an Investment Manager to join their growing London team.

The fund has recently launched a new vehicle with significant committed capital and invests internationally from seed through to series C, with a focus on consumer and technology.

The Opportunity

  • Take a lead role in deal origination, building a strong network across founders, investors, and industry stakeholders.
  • Conduct commercial, financial, and technical due diligence, bringing sharp insight into emerging technologies.
  • Drive transaction execution, including financial modelling, structuring, and negotiation.
  • Work closely with portfolio companies to support growth and connect them with the fund's global ecosystem.
  • Contribute to shaping the fund's broader investment thesis in technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, assess, and execute investments in early and growth-stage startups
  • Conduct market mapping, commercial and financial due diligence, and present opportunities to the Investment Committee
  • Develop and maintain a strong network in the startup ecosystem, with founders, VCs, and accelerators
  • Monitor portfolio performance, support board work, and help scale impactful ventures globally

Qualifications

  • 5–8 years' experience in VC/CVC, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting.
  • Proven track record as a technology investor.
  • Strong transactional background, including financial modelling, structuring, and execution.
  • Preferred experience in technology including areas such as Enterprise SaaS, supply chain & logistics, blockchain, automation, and robotics.
  • Experience working directly with founders and management teams.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with high EQ/IQ and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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