VC Fellowship @ Outward VC
Outward VC
- Experience
- 0+ yrs
- Location
- London, England
- Job type
- -
Required skills
- venture capital
- startups
- investment
- market research
- financial analysis
- portfolio management
About the role
Outward VC Investment Fellow
Location:
In-person at Central London (EC2) office with flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week
Type:
Fellowship (12 months starting August/September 2025) with a potential for permanent employment thereafter subject to mutual agreement
Compensation:
Competitive, based on experience
About Outward VC:
Outward VC is a London-based, FCA-regulated venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across the UK. Our mission is to help ambitious founders breakthrough from seed to growth stage. We see ourselves as a founder's compass. We provide support against all odds. We are anti-hype meets quiet confidence. We are warm and knowledgeable investors. We are an agile team that values optimism, hustle, humility and collective strength.
Backed by the British Business Bank and a diverse group of private investors, we manage over £100m of funds. Our portfolio of 27 start-ups has collectively raised over £600m in follow-on capital. Over the next 2-3 years, we plan to invest in another 20-25 exceptional start-ups.
The Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated Investment Fellowto join our team during an active investment phase. The individual's primary focus will be investments and post-investment support.
You will work directly with our General Partners and investment team on sourcing, evaluating and supporting early-stage startups.
This is a unique opportunity for a versatile, driven individual looking to pivot into or advance their career in venture capital. You will gain direct exposure to how early-stage venture investment decisions are made and how founders are supported post-investment.
What You'll Do:
Deal Sourcing and Evaluation
- Proactively source high-potential startups and build founder relationships
- Manage deal pipeline database
- Attend pitch meetings and conduct first-stage assessments
- Contribute to internal investment memos and participate in internal deal debates
Diligence & Portfolio Support
- Assist with market due diligence (market mapping, customer research, financial analysis)
- Assist with founder due diligence (in-person meetings, reference calls)
Post-investment Portfolio Support
- Support portfolio companies with requests and founder introductions
- Track key metrics and progress against budgets
- Compiling portfolio updates for periodic LP reporting
Market Research
- Help refine and expand Outward's investment theses
- Identify emerging trends
What We're Looking For:
Must haves:
- A genuine interest in start-ups and venture capital
- Strong research, analytical and communication skills
- Natural alignment with our values: optimism, hustle, humility and collective strength
- A self-starter who thrives in unstructured environments
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Nice-to-haves:
- Working experience in startups, finance, or tech
- Familiarity with financial modelling or market research tools
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in early-stage investing
- Mentorship and learning from an experienced team
- Direct exposure to early-stage start-up founders
- Opportunity to build a network across early-stage startup ecosystem
- A potential path to a long-term career in VC
About Outward VC
Outward VC is a London-based, FCA-regulated venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across the UK. Our mission is to help ambitious founders breakthrough from seed to growth stage. We see ourselves as a founder's compass. We provide support against all odds. We are anti-hype meets quiet confidence. We are warm and knowledgeable investors. We are an agile team that values optimism, hustle, humility and collective strength.
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