Investment Analyst/Associate - Venture Capital

A leading UK-based venture capital firm is hiring an Investment Analyst or Associate to join its investment team.

The firm backs ambitious founders redefining the physical economy, investing primarily at Series A and around that stage across the UK, Europe and the US.

As an Investment Analyst or Associate , you will work across the full investment cycle, building conviction in the systems the firm backs and developing into a credible investor in your own right.

The role spans three core areas:

• Sourcing and developing investment theses
• Supporting diligence and investment execution
• Working with founders before, during and after investment

Responsibilities:

• Source opportunities: Identify promising founders and companies across the UK, Europe and US, developing a clear view of their potential.
• Build relationships: Develop a strong network of founders, investors, operators and technical specialists.
• Evaluate investments: Conduct market research, commercial analysis and financial modelling, and contribute to investment decisions and deal execution.
• Develop expertise: Become an expert in specific markets or technologies and turn that knowledge into actionable investment insights.
• Support the portfolio: Provide market intelligence, analysis and connections that help portfolio companies scale.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years’ experience in venture capital, startups, technology, finance or another fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong analytical, research and financial modelling capabilities.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to assess what makes a business genuinely scalable and valuable.
• Proven ability to build relationships and source opportunities through an expanding personal network.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity and a willingness to challenge established thinking.
• Ability to form and communicate independent, evidence-based views .
• Genuine interest in technology and its real-world commercial applications.
• Collaborative, with a willingness to take ownership and contribute to a small, high-performing team.

Please note that Visa Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.