Venture Capital Managing Partner

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• ***Fund strategy & leadership***
• Define and refine the fund’s investment thesis, sector focus, and portfolio construction strategy.
• Set long‑term vision, goals, and KPIs for the firm and its funds.
• Chair the investment committee and hold final decision‑making authority on investments and exits.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• ***Fundraising & LP relations***
• Build and manage deep relationships with existing and prospective Limited Partners (LPs).
• Oversee regular investor reporting, including fund performance, pipeline, and portfolio updates.
• Represent the fund at conferences, industry events, and media engagements.
• ***Deal sourcing & execution***
• Originate high‑quality deal flow through networks, ecosystem presence, and partnerships.
• Oversee evaluation of opportunities, including market analysis, financial modeling, and due diligence.
• Negotiate term sheets and key transaction documents in collaboration with legal and advisors.
• Approve investment structures, ownership targets, and follow‑on capital deployment.
• ***Portfolio value creation***
• Serve as board member or board observer for selected portfolio companies.
• Act as strategic partner to founders on product, go‑to‑market, hiring, and fundraising.
• Support portfolio companies with access to networks, customers, co‑investors, and talent.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk, and capital needs; drive decisions on follow‑ons and exits.
• ***Team management & operations***
• Build, lead, and mentor the investment and operations team (analysts, associates, principals, operating partners).
• Shape the firm’s culture, performance standards, and incentive structures.
• Oversee the management company budget, resource allocation, and vendor relationships.
• ***Qualifications***
• 5+ years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, private equity, or closely related investing roles.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and managing relationships with sophisticated investors.
• Deep understanding of venture financing structures, cap tables, and governance best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related field preferred;

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary