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:
1. Why are you the ideal candidate for this position?
2. Realistic start date?
3. Would you like to work remotely, in the office in London, or a mix?
A stealth startup fund focused on buying and scaling profitable, high-quality tech companies.