About our client

We are working for a German small cap private equity firm with a strong record and reputation investing into high growth / high margin tech-driven companies.

The founders have deep experience in this market and have worked together previously at other firms before founding this firm.

Now completing the deployment of the first fund, the partners have refined their strategy to extend their focus on an exciting niche area with massive long term growth potential (details to be shared in discussion) and are beginning marketing for a new vehicle.

Linked to this, as well as to long term succession planning, they are seeking to add an additional deal-maker to their team, based in either Munich or Stuttgart, to drive sourcing and execution of new investments and lead hands-on portfolio value creation. The new Principal is expected to progress to the partnership rapidly and over time to play a key role leading the firm as the founders plan their own long term exits. What the job involves

• Joining a small and entrepreneurial team, you will be exposed to all parts of their business model
• You will play an active role in promoting the firm's strategy to founders and advisers, to drive targeted deal flow and pipeline building
• You join the selection of target opportunities and lead diligence and the development of the investment thesis, including presenting to the investment committee
• You will work closely with portfolio companies to create growth and value through the implementation of the agreed business plan, monitoring performance and updating the partnership regularly on progress, and lead planning and execution of exits
• You will also play a supporting role in reporting to investors over the life of the fund and in preparing for future fundraises
• As noted, it is envisaged that you will progress to full partner standing in the medium term and eventually to jointly lead the business in succession

Who we are looking for

• You should be able to demonstrate a successful record as a private equity investor in the DACH region
• Bringing a network of entrepreneurs and advisers and a proven skill in relationship building and deal sourcing
• Able to lead all execution workstreams across diligence, financing, negotiations and contracts, as well as managing the internal investment committee process
• An affinity with technology and related business models is advantageous but there is no need for any particular sector specialisation
• Cultural fit with the firm is viewed as more fundamental, combining ambition and humility; curiosity and energy; judgement and empathy. The partners will look to you as a long-term successor

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