Forestay, an early-growth stage enterprise software and AI venture capital fund, seeks an exceptional investment professional for their London office. The role spans the full deal lifecycle (from sourcing, to investment, to exit) with ample opportunities for direct portfolio work. Reporting to Partner Deborah Pittet, you will collaborate with an investment team across London and Geneva.
Join a high-calibre team in a successful technology fund with strong growth trajectory. This opportunity offers comprehensive deal exposure and significant development potential as the firm expands its activity and geographic footprint overtime.
This is a 12-month full time contract role commencing in July 2025 with the potential to extend for exceptional performance.
What the job involves
Deal Origination & Sourcing
- Execute targeted market research across sectors and geographies to help identify opportunities
- Engage in proactive outreach to founders and co-investors
- Develop a network of industry relationships across the (enterprise) technology and investing ecosystem, and maintain comprehensive relationship database and interaction documentation
- Identify strategic networking opportunities while representing Forestay in front of other funds, incubators, conferences and other equivalent networking opportunities
- Support investment qualification through rigorous opportunity analysis and due diligence
Due Diligence
- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions
- Arrange and contribute to due diligence sessions on product, go-to-market, sector and other key diligence areas on investment opportunities
- Create and refine compelling investment proposals and presentation materials to present to the investment committee
Portfolio Management
- Establish and maintain regular communication channels with portfolio companies for performance monitoring
- Develop and maintain performance analytics dashboards and Board materials for periodic reporting requirements
- Contribute to strategic value creation initiatives for portfolio companies
- Collaborate with CFO and management teams on budgetary planning and oversight
Requirements
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or strategy consulting (startup or scale-up experience, or experience working with early to growth stage companies is a bonus)
- Demonstrable transaction experience across multiple stages of the investment lifecycle
- Superior financial modelling and valuation skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under time constraints
- Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently
- Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving sector
