Hiring: Investment Director role at tech for good VC
Bethnal Green Ventures – Europe’s leading early-stage tech for good VC, is looking for an experienced, diligent and proactive person, aligned with their principles, to join the company as a senior member of their investment team as they scale up investment capacity.
About the role
The Investment Director will work closely with BGV’s Investment Managing Partner and Investment Manager sourcing deals, conducting due diligence and executing investments at accelerator, pre-seed, seed and Series-A stages. BGV prides itself on the quality of portfolio support they provide and this role involves extensive collaboration with the Portfolio Manager and Venture Partners to help founders scale their tech for good ventures.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of Europe’s most successful tech for good ventures. Example companies in BGV’s portfolio include Fairphone – the world’s most sustainable smartphone, DrDoctor – a patient platform unlocking effective care, and Organise – the UK’s leading campaigning platform for better conditions at work.
Role requirements
This is an ideal role for somebody with extensive venture investment experience who wants to transition to the impact investment sector. The responsibilities will be varied but will include:
- Evaluating and executing follow-on investment and exit opportunities, preparing materials for, and participating in Investment Committee meetings.
- Regularly reviewing and refining BGV’s overall investment strategy to create both positive social impact and top-tier financial returns for investors.
- Building great relationships with portfolio companies; earning their trust and providing meaningful, relevant and practical advice to help them develop and grow their businesses.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio’s financial and impact performance against BGV’s investment model and developing strategies to proactively manage it at fund and venture level.
- Representing BGV externally and acting as an ambassador for BGV.
Could that be you or do you know someone who would be a good fit? Then find out more and apply here.
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Applications close 9 August 2021.
