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About the Role

As Principal, you will source, evaluate, and support investments in startup and growth companies, primarily across the UK, Europe, and MENA. This is a critical role in a new, growth-oriented Alumni Ventures London office, focusing on early and growth-stage investments (Series A-D). You will be responsible for sourcing and supporting 5-7 investments annually from the region, deploying ~$5-20m, and supporting US-based teammates. Success requires creativity, warmth, smarts, and hustle. You will also build your personal brand within the venture ecosystem through thought leadership and networking.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with the local team to plan and execute Alumni Ventures sponsored events.
• Contribute to the continued development and visibility of Alumni Ventures’ presence in the region, as well as global webinars and other communications channels.
• Serve on a leadership role in Venture Clubs, Syndicates, and other community-building engagement channels in the region.

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.
• 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 is required.
• Demonstrated past experience and a desire to deepen knowledge, ties, and network in the EMEA innovation ecosystem.
• Emphasis on the UK & Nordic ecosystems with comfort and cultural fluency working throughout Europe and MENA.
• UK work authorization required.
• Regular travel is expected within Europe and the Middle East, with occasional trips to the East Coast of US.
• Alumni Ventures is a dedicated minority co-investor; the role does not include leading investment rounds, serving on boards, or other lead manager responsibilities.
• All employment is subject to passing a background check.

Skills

• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Investment Banking
• Consulting
• Startups
• AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Gemini)
• EMEA startup and venture ecosystem knowledge
• US/Global venture model knowledge
• UK & Nordic ecosystems knowledge
• European and MENA cultural fluency
• Deal Sourcing
• Due Diligence
• Investment Execution
• Portfolio Management
• Network Development
• Community Building
• Thought Leadership

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• In-office (5-day-a-week)
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Principal
• 5-7+ years of professional experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

• Flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.

About the Company

• Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies.
• Network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals.
• Operates through alumni-driven communities and a diversified co-investment strategy.
• Offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo.
• Rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
• Operates with the energy and pace of a high-growth startup.
• The EMEA office in London represents a startup within Alumni Ventures and is building the firm’s presence locally.
• Success requires flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, substantial self-direction, and the ability to operate autonomously while remaining aligned with a global investment platform.

Equal Opportunity

• All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.