Principal

Skills

About the Role

You'll be at the forefront of sourcing, evaluating, and supporting execution of investments in startup and growth companies, primarily across the UK, Europe, and MENA, while collaborating across the broader AV platform. This is a critical role in a new, growth-oriented Alumni Ventures London office. The role is fundamentally T-shaped: it is a generalist investing role spanning sectors and stages, but with the encouragement to develop depth and expertise in the EMEA venture-stage investing landscape, particularly at early and growth stages (Series A-D). You will be responsible for sourcing and supporting the execution of 5-7 investments annually from the region, supporting the deployment of ~$5-20m annually, in addition to supporting the sourcing, networking, diligence work, and portfolio monitoring of your teammates in the US. You'll work closely with the Managing Partner, Principals and Senior Associates, and broader US-based team members on your investing team to identify high-potential companies, lead diligence and negotiation, and nurture relationships with founders, co-investors, and industry partners. You'll also be expected to actively build your personal brand within the venture ecosystem, sharing insights, developing investment theses, participating in industry events, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to conversations across the startup community. This role is based in London and requires UK work authorization. Regular travel is expected within Europe and the Middle East, with occasional trips to the East Coast of the US expected for investment collaboration, portfolio engagement, and firm-wide meetings.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or startups.
• A deal sheet of past venture capital investments personally involved in securing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or Gemini.
• Experience with the EMEA startup and venture ecosystem and the US/Global venture model, particularly UK and Nordic ecosystems, Europe, and MENA.
• UK work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and contribute high-quality leads aligned with the team's investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives.
• Drive conversion from sourced deals to qualified investment opportunities.
• Lead initial due diligence on potential investments, engaging with founders, customers, and market data.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform investment decisions.
• Support execution of approved investments from term sheet to close.
• Maintain alignment with the firm's investment strategy and portfolio objectives.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, community engagement, events, webinars, and thought leadership.
• Manage and support portfolio companies through CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance.
• Build relationships with founders, institutional LPs, sourcing partners, and ecosystem participants.
• Represent Alumni Ventures at industry events, conferences, pitch competitions, and ecosystem gatherings.
• Provide leadership in Venture Clubs, Syndicates, and other community-building channels.