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 you've been personally involved in securing
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Gemini) and ability to integrate them into team workflows
• Experience and knowledge of both the EMEA startup and venture ecosystem and US/Global venture model, particularly UK & Nordic ecosystems with comfort working throughout Europe and MENA
• UK work authorization

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and contribute high-quality leads that align with the team's investment thesis and firm-wide initiatives
• Drive a strong conversion rate from sourced deals to qualified investment opportunities
• Lead initial due diligence on potential investments, engaging directly with founders, customers, and market data
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to strengthen investment decisions
• Contribute to the successful execution of approved investments, from term sheet to close
• Maintain tight alignment with the firm's investment strategy to build a high-performing, well-balanced portfolio
• Partner with the team to support fundraising activities, investor relations, and community engagement through events, webinars, and thought leadership
• Actively manage and support portfolio companies, fostering growth and long-term value creation
• Monitor portfolio performance through regular CEO check-ins, performance tracking, and strategic guidance
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, institutional LPs, and other ecosystem participants across the region
• Work closely with sourcing partners including universities, other venture capital firms, and LP networks to generate high-quality deal flow
• Represent Alumni Ventures at industry events, conferences, pitch competitions, and ecosystem gatherings across the region
• Serve on a leadership role in Venture Clubs, Syndicates, and other community-building engagement channels in the region