Do you want to join an impact-driven stealth startup private equity firm on Day 1 and drive its strategic development together with the founders? You will be essential to the startup's success of reaching critical milestones.
- Do you have experience in demanding, fast-paced work environments?
- Are you excited by the prospect of sourcing and managing deal flow?
- Do you want to rapidly grow with us, taking on greater responsibility?
- Would you like to be a part of creating something big and meaningful in a compressed period of time?
THE COMPANY
- Impact-driven investment firm that acquires profitable, high-quality software companies
- Optimization and scaling of acquired software companies
- Founders are values-driven and seasoned investors/operators with backgrounds covering J.P. Morgan, Rocket Internet, VC, PE, Harvard, Wharton, etc.
Tasks
- Sourcing and originating deals with high quality boot-strapped and VC-backed software companies
- Assist in conducting due diligence on potential acquisition targets
- Support the M&A team in financial analysis and valuation of target companies
- Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and potential investors
- Participate in negotiations with target companies and help in deal structuring
- Assist in post-merger integration activities to ensure successful acquisition transitions
Requirements
YOUR PROFILE
We are seeking a self-motivated individual, early in their career, who consistently over-delivers and exhibits proactive problem-solving skills. This role is an exciting opportunity to apply your M&A expertise in a new, impact-focused setting, as part of a serial acquirer specializing in software companies.
Join us to leverage the significant upside potential and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing sector.
Candidates should be available to work at least 20 hours per week, with full-time commitment preferred, for a minimum duration of six months.
- High fluency in German is required (Native preferred)
- Experience in M&A is preferred but not required, especially in sectors such as private equity, serial acquisitions, and roll-ups, with a primary focus on deal execution
- Familiarity with deal origination is also advantageous but not required
- Experience in software serial acquirers like Constellation (e.g., TSS, Volaris), Visma, Valsoft, Banyan, Vitec, Asseco, etc. is a strong plus
- Focus on DACH (i.e., Germany, Austria, Switzerland) is a strong plus
- Passion for private equity and M&A is required
- Strong analytical, research, and business development skills with a hands-on mentality
- High fluency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Deep interest/background in software companies is a plus
- Experience conducting outreach campaigns via HubSpot, LinkedIn, email, phone etc. is a plus
- Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Positive, structured, and driven
- Studied/studying at a top-tier university
- Based in London preferred, but remote work with regular frequency of visits to London is possible
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER
- The excitement and ability to make a large-scale impact that come with joining on Day 1
- Work closely with the founders, who are seasoned investors and operators
- Open avenues for growth — take advantage of a rapidly growing investment firm by defining your future role through merit and initiative
- Compensation structured around deferred success and KPI-based incentives
- Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely
- Great office space, located in the heart of London
HOW TO APPLY
- Step 1: Share with us your CV or LinkedIn profile — whatever you think represents you best
- Step 2: Please don't send a boilerplate cover letter. Instead, please include a brief statement of 100 words max. in total that answers the following questions:
- Why are you the ideal candidate for this position?
- Realistic start date?
- Would you like to work remotely, in the office in London, or a mix?
